The nurse has explained to the patient that a 12-lead ECG is indicated.The patient refused to have the procedure done citing that she fears that the electrodes will cause harm to her heart.The nurse recognizes that which of the following patient rationales are contraindications for a 12-lead ECG?
A)Patient refusal
B)The patient is receiving chemotherapy.
C)The patient is ordered to have nothing by mouth (NPO).
D)The patient has just been medicated for a pain level of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10.

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No absolute contraindications to performing an electrocardiogram exist other than patient refusal.

The Nurse Has Explained to the Patient That a 12-Lead