A nurse is providing instructions for a patient who is to begin wearing a Holter monitor. Which of the following statements indicates further teaching is necessary?
1. "I should press this button if I feel any chest pain or pressure."
2. "I need to write down what I eat each day."
3. "I should make notes about the activities I'm doing while I wear the monitor."
4. "I'll wear this for 2 days so the doctor can be sure to capture anything that may be going on."
ANS: 2
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