A nurse is preparing a patient for cardiac monitoring. Which of the following are special considerations for this procedure?
A) Open the electrode packages in advance to allow the gel to soften.
B) Place the electrodes over bony prominences for best readings.
C) If medical order is in place, tell the patient not to remove the transmitter during showering or bathing.
D) Assess skin integrity and examine the leads every 8 hours.
D
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How do additional amounts of aldosterone secreted by the kidneys raise blood pressure?
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As it relates to the elderly population, safe sex is
A) not a health concern. B) imperative as HIV is on the rise among the elderly in some areas of the country. C) a concern for men but not for women. D) is not a pertinent issue for the nurse to address with this population.