Which of the following would you include when preparing the room and equipment for an electrocardiogram?
A. Select a room in which all electrical equipment is turned off
B. Perform the procedure in an X-ray department
C. Place the patient on a metal table
D. Set the room's temperature control to a very cool setting
E. Check the ECG paper after preparing the patient
A. Select a room in which all electrical equipment is turned off
In order to minimize electrical interference with the ECG, make sure all other electrical equipment is turned off.
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