Why Should an Electrolyte Be Used When Running an ECG

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why should an electrolyte be used when running an ECG?

• A)The skin is a poor conductor of electricity. 
• B)An electrolyte reduces the amount of dryness in the skin. 
• C)An electrolyte protects the patient from shocks generated by the electrocardiograph. 
• D)An electrolyte amplifies the electrical impulses coming from the heart.

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