A patient's cardiac monitor frequently sounds false rate alarms. Which nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Ask the patient to lie still.
2. Adjust the high and low rates on the alarm.
3. Shut the room door so the alarm will not disturb other patients.
4. Set the alarms on silent.
Answer: 2
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