You Are Having Trouble Getting the Electrodes to Remain Adhered

question 26

Multiple Choice

You are having trouble getting the electrodes to remain adhered to your adult male patient due to excessive diaphoresis. What can you do to better ensure electrode adhesion?

• A) Shave the chest hair.
• B) Keep wiping the skin dry and using another new electrode.
• C) Wipe the site dry, and then apply spray antiperspirant to the skin.
• D) Wipe the site dry, and then re-cleanse the site with two to three alcohol preps.

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Definitions:

Aversive Stimulus

A type of negative reinforcement where an unpleasant event is introduced to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Paraphilic Activities

Behavior involving unusual or abnormal sexual interests, but not necessarily implying dysfunction or criminality unless acted upon non-consensually.

Nonconsensual

Activities or actions carried out without the agreement or consent of one or more of the individuals involved.

Clinicians

Healthcare professionals who work directly with patients, diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and other physical and mental impairments.