A nurse has a prescription to apply a Holter monitor to a client for continuous cardiac monitoring for a 24-hour period. What steps should the nurse take to initiate this prescription?
A. Giving the client a device holder to wear around the waist
B. Giving the client a diary in which to record activity and symptoms
C. Telling the client to rest as much as possible during the next 24 hours
D. Instructing the client to enclose the monitor in plastic wrap before taking a bath
E. Telling the client that occasional slight shocks from the monitor will be felt but that they are harmless
Answer:
A. Giving the client a device holder to wear around the waist
B. Giving the client a diary in which to record activity and symptoms
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