Which patient statement indicates that more teaching about the Zio Patch arrhythmia monitor is needed?
A) "It is very convenient that I don't have a bulky monitor to carry around."
B) "This will record my heart rhythm over two weeks."
C) "My doctor will call me if I have an arrhythmia while I am wearing this monitor."
D) "There are no wires to for me to worry about coming loose."
C) "My doctor will call me if I have an arrhythmia while I am wearing this monitor."
Explanation: A) Recent FDA approval of the Zio Patch, which is a wire-free monitor that is worn as a lightweight adhesive patch, allows long-term monitoring over 14 days. The Zio Patch has been found to detect more events than the Holter monitor, does not require implantation, and is less bulky. The Zio Patch is not monitored while the patient is wearing it. It is analyzed once the monitoring period is over.
B) Recent FDA approval of the Zio Patch, which is a wire-free monitor that is worn as a lightweight adhesive patch, allows long-term monitoring over 14 days. The Zio Patch has been found to detect more events than the Holter monitor, does not require implantation, and is less bulky. The Zio Patch is not monitored while the patient is wearing it. It is analyzed once the monitoring period is over.
C) Recent FDA approval of the Zio Patch, which is a wire-free monitor that is worn as a lightweight adhesive patch, allows long-term monitoring over 14 days. The Zio Patch has been found to detect more events than the Holter monitor, does not require implantation, and is less bulky. The Zio Patch is not monitored while the patient is wearing it. It is analyzed once the monitoring period is over.
D) Recent FDA approval of the Zio Patch, which is a wire-free monitor that is worn as a lightweight adhesive patch, allows long-term monitoring over 14 days. The Zio Patch has been found to detect more events than the Holter monitor, does not require implantation, and is less bulky. The Zio Patch is not monitored while the patient is wearing it. It is analyzed once the monitoring period is over.
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