How is somatic interference on an ECG tracing prevented?
A. Unplug other electrical devices in the room
B. Ground the machine
C. Remind the patient to lie still and to refrain from talking
D. Prepare the skin properly
E. Make sure lead wires follow the contour of the body
Answer: C
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