The nurse is explaining to the patient how telemetry will be used during his time in the hospital to help in diagnosing his heart disorder. Which patient statement indicates understanding of teaching?
a. "I will need to stay in bed when the mon-itor is reading my heart waves."
b. "This test will help determine if I have a blockage in my arteries."
c. "If there is a problem with my heart valves it will show up with telemetry."
d. "The nurses will be able to monitor my heart rate and rhythm."
D
Telemetry provides monitoring of the heart's rate and rhythm with the use of electrodes and wire leads from a bedside monitor or battery-operated transmitter unit. Patients may ambulate on the unit and still be monitored. Blockage of arteries is usually diagnosed with an arteriogram, and valvular problems may be diagnosed with echocardiography.
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