What Is the Purpose of the Patient Diary in Holter

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the patient diary in Holter monitoring?

• A) Inform the patient of what items to avoid during the test.
• B) Supply a link to patient activity at the time of any abnormal results.
• C) Remind the patient about heart-healthy behaviors.
• D) Provide a place to document the results of the test.

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Definitions:

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Curvilinear Relationship

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Residual Plot

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Curvilinear Regression

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