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The nurse is preparing to apply electrodes for continuous cardiac monitoring to a newly admitted adult with syncope.Which action by the nurse follows appropriate procedure?
A) Cleanse and prepare the chest area for electrode placement with chlorhexidine.
B) Use a blanket to cover the patient's abdomen while the limb electrodes are being placed.
C) Scrape the area to roughen the dermis layer of skin to allow electrical signals to travel more easily.
D) Place the patient in a supine position.
Electrodes
Conductive pads or plates that transmit electrical impulses, often used in medical monitoring or treatment.
Dermis Layer
The thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains nerve endings, blood vessels, sweat glands, and hair follicles.
Chlorhexidine
A disinfectant and antiseptic used for skin sterilization and to prevent infections in wounds.
- Apply appropriate steps for preparing patients and equipment for ECG monitoring.
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Learning Objectives
- Apply appropriate steps for preparing patients and equipment for ECG monitoring.
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