A 53-year-old patient with a history of dysrhythmias is to wear a Holter monitor. The nurse should explain that Holter monitoring
a. is a form of stress test.
b. amplifies heart sounds.
c. is a portable electrocardiographic device.
d. regulates heart rate.
C
A Holter monitor (a small portable recorder) is attached to the patient by one to four leads, with a 2-pound tape recorder carried on a belt or shoulder strap.
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