If a lead does not appear on an ECG tracing, what should you do before you repeat the tracing?
A. Re-center the stylus
B. Set the sensitivity selector to 2
C. Reconnect the wire
D. Increase the paper speed to 50 mm per second
E. Move the ECG table away from the wall
C. Reconnect the wire
If a lead does not appear on an ECG tracing, or you see a "flat line," it is usually because of a loose or disconnected wire.
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