Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is performing an electrocardiogram on a client who has been experiencing chest pain over the past week or so. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the patient prior to the test?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The nurse needs to apply electrodes to the chest and extremities to obtain the ECG reading, and this is a correct statement to prepare the client.