The nurse is placing electrodes on a client. Which is the correct placement of a 3-lead telemetry?
A. RA (white)-below right clavicle; LA (black)-below left clavicle; LL (red)-left lowest rib cage area
B. RA (white)-right wrist; LA (black)-left wrist; LL (red)-left leg
C. RA (green)-right lowest rib cage; LA (brown)-midaxillary line; LL (red) left lowest rib cage
D. RA (green)-below right clavicle; LA (black)-below left clavicle; LL (red)-left leg
Answer: A
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