For ambulatory monitoring, why is it recommended that chest hair should be clipped, not shaved?
A. Clipping reduces the chance that the patient will scratch the skin, causing an artifact on the tracing.
B. Shaving takes longer and requires more equipment, increasing the preparation time for monitoring.
C. Clipping results in a rougher skin surface, so the electrodes are more likely to stay in place.
D. Shaving may result in tiny cuts in the skin, which may encourage microbial growth and infection.
Answer: A
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