A Nurse Recognizes That Which of the Following Could Interfere

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse recognizes that which of the following could interfere with a clear visualization of a cardiac waveform?

• A) An electrode is not adhering to the chest wall.
• B) The battery pack is running low.
• C) There is a poor connection from an electrode wire to the battery pack.
• D) The patient has a fever.
• E) The patient is very thin.

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