A patient with chest pain arrives in the emergency department. The staff hurries to perform a...

A patient with chest pain arrives in the emergency department. The staff hurries to perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). The patient appears anxious and asks, “Why are all of these wires being hooked up to me?” Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse?

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“The electrocardiogram wires will monitor your vital signs so we can see if there are any changes that require intervention.”

“We are implementing this test to take the very best care of you. You shouldn’t worry.”

“We will be performing several tests to see which medications are best for you.”

“This is an electrocardiogram which will provide information about your heart and help us to develop the best plan of care for you.”

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ECG ( Electrocardiogram)

It is test used to analyse the electronic activities of heart over time.by the help of electrocardiograph .

Answer

“This is an electrocardiogram which will provide information about your heart and help us to develop the best plan of care for you.”

It would help the patient to get a brief idea of the procedure that is about to perform .

Nightingale answered 2 years ago

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