The nurse changes the ECG electrodes on a patient who is on a continuous cardiac monitor.The patient tells the nurse that the electrodes were just changed the previous day.Which of the following rationales is the correct explanation for the nurse to share with the patient?
A)Changing the electrodes more often than 24 hours can result in skin breakdown.
B)It is not necessary to change the electrodes daily.
C)It was not documented that the electrodes were changed.
D)Changing the electrodes daily will decrease the number of false alarms.

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The nurse recognizes that the ECG electrodes should be changed daily or more often if electrode contact to the skin is loose.Changing the ECG electrodes will decrease the number of false alarms.If there is poor skin contact,it may be necessary to change the electrodes more frequently;this will not cause skin breakdown.

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