The nurse reviews an ECG tracing and determines that it is not a high-quality tracing. Which of the following factors can negatively influence an ECG tracing? Select all that apply:
1. Client movement during recording
2. History of COPD
3. Incorrect positioning of leads
4. Morbid obesity
5. Leads in firm contact with the skin
1. Client movement during recording
2. History of COPD
3. Incorrect positioning of leads
4. Morbid obesity
Rationale: Client movement during recording. Factors that can negatively impact the quality of an ECG tracing include motion artifact. History of COPD. Factors that can negatively impact the quality of an ECG tracing include COPD. Incorrect positioning of leads. Factors that can negatively impact the quality of an ECG tracing include incorrectly positioned leads. Morbid obesity. Factors that can negatively impact the quality of an ECG tracing include morbid obesity. Leads in firm contact with the skin. Leads must be properly positioned and in firm contact with the skin to ensure accuracy of the test.
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