A patient will be wearing a Holter monitor for 2 days. What should the nurse instruct the patient about bathing while wearing the monitor?
a. "Take a sponge bath."
b. "You may take a tub bath."
c. "Take a shower with the monitor on."
d. "Remove the monitor before showering."
ANS: A
The patient wears loose-fitting clothing and may only sponge bathe while wearing the monitor. B. C. D. The patient should not take a tub bath, shower, or remove the monitor.
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