A client is wearing a Holter monitor in order to undergo a prescribed ambulatory electrocardiogram. Which of the following precautions should the client take during an ambulatory electrocardiography test?
A) Insulate all metal detectors.
B) Avoid taking sponge baths.
C) Avoid showering or swimming.
D) Use an electric blanket rather than heavy cloth blankets.
C
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During a prescribed ambulatory electrocardiography test, the client should not shower or swim; a sponge bath is permitted as long as the monitor does not get wet. The client also should avoid magnets, metal detectors, electric blankets, and high-voltage areas that may cause artifacts on the recordings that interfere with an accurate interpretation of the test results.
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