The Nurse Is Preparing to Apply Electrodes for Continuous Cardiac

Multiple Choice

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.