You should place the limb electrodes before the chest electrodes because:
A. the ECG will not run at all without the limb leads attached.
B. the limb leads rarely require a skin prep or cleansing.
C. they are closest to you and easiest to reach.
D. placement of the chest electrodes depends on these leads.
Answer: A
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