Question

when preparing a patient for an electrocardiogram (ecg), the nurse will include which information? (select all that apply) sticky - backed electrodes will be attached directly to the skin on your arms, legs, and chest the ecg requires that you answer several questions at specific times during the test it is important for you to remain as still and relaxed as possible during the test please lie on your back for the length of the test, which is 5 to 10 minutes the test is painless

Explanation:

When preparing a patient for an ECG, sticky - backed electrodes are attached to the skin on arms, legs, and chest. The patient should remain still and relaxed, lie on their back for 5 - 10 minutes, and be informed the test is painless. An ECG does not require answering questions during the test.

Answer:

A. 'Sticky - backed electrodes will be attached directly to the skin on your arms, legs, and chest'
C. 'It is important for you to remain as still and relaxed as possible during the test'
D. 'Please lie on your back for the length of the test, which is 5 to 10 minutes'
E. 'The test is painless'