Where should the positive electrode for lead V5 be positioned?
a. Right side of the sternum, fourth intercostal space
b. Left midaxillary line at the same level as V4
c. Left side of the sternum, fourth intercostal space
d. Left anterior axillary line at the same level as V4
D
The positive electrode for lead V5 is positioned at the left anterior axillary line at the same level as V4.
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