The nurse is preparing to apply electrodes for continuous cardiac monitoring to a newly admitted adult with syncope.Which action by the nurse follows appropriate procedure?
A)Cleanse and prepare the chest area for electrode placement with chlorhexidine.
B)Use a blanket to cover the patient's abdomen while the limb electrodes are being placed.
C)Scrape the area to roughen the dermis layer of skin to allow electrical signals to travel more easily.
D)Place the patient in a supine position.

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The chest area is prepared for electrode placement with soap and water.There are no limb electrodes for continuous cardiac monitoring.Ensure the patient's abdomen and thighs are covered.Roughening the skin helps to remove the epidermis outer layer to allow electrical signals to travel.Do not roughen the dermis layer of skin.Electrodes should be applied when the patient is in the supine position.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Apply Electrodes for Continuous Cardiac