Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is performing an electrocardiogram (ECG) on a client who is experiencing chest pain. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
ECG requires electrodes on chest and limbs to record heart activity, the key procedural statement. It takes minutes (not 30ÔÇô60, A), is painless (no tingling, B), and uses no dye/radiation (C). Electrode placement is the accurate instruction.