A patient is being instructed about a Holter monitor. Which statement indicates that the patient knows what to do a symptom occurs while wearing a Holter monitor?
a. Call an ambulance.
b. Notify the physician.
c. Take an apical pulse.
d. Push the event button.
ANS: D
When wearing a Holter monitor, the patient is to record a diary of activities and symptoms and push the event button if symptoms occur. A. B. C. These actions do not need to be taken if a symptom occurs while wearing the monitor.
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