Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A nurse is planning to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) for a client who has a history of coronary heart disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,C,E
Rationale
Cleaning skin, ensuring no movement, inspecting electrodes, and instructing normal breathing ensure accurate ECG results. Analgesics and NPO status are unnecessary.