If a lead does not appear on an ECG tracing, what step should be taken before repeating the tracing?
A) Re-center the stylus
B) Set the sensitivity selector to 2
C) Reconnect the wire
D) Increase the paper speed to 50 mm per second
E) Move the ECG table away from the wall

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Reconnecting the wire is the first step to take if a lead does not appear on an ECG tracing, as a disconnected or poorly connected wire is a common cause of this issue.

If a Lead Does Not Appear on an ECG Tracing