A Nurse Is Providing Instructions to a Patient Regarding Care

question 186

Multiple Choice

A nurse is providing instructions to a patient regarding care of a Holter monitor, which the patient will be wearing for the next 2 days.Which of the following should the nurse tell the patient? Select all that apply.

• A)"Wear loose-fitting clothing over the electrodes and do not disturb or disconnect them."
• B)"Avoid contact with electrical devices, such as a shaver, that can affect the strip tracings."
• C)"Refrain from physical activity, such as walking or climbing stairs, during the test."
• D)"Press the button on the monitor when you feel any chest pain or discomfort."
• E)"If you see a light blinking on the monitor, remove the device and electrodes."

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