Which of the Following Would You Do to Alleviate a Patient's

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you do to alleviate a patient's anxiety about having an electrocardiography?

• A) Tell the patient that the procedure will last 1 hour
• B) Explain to the patient that a small amount of electricity passes through the body
• C) Describe to the patient what disease or abnormality the physician is looking for
• D) Encourage the patient to ask questions and verbalize her concerns
• E) Tell the patient that although ECGs are unpleasant, they are necessary

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