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dmcintosh

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A patient has been placed on telemetry following treatment for a non-ST wave elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Which of the patient's following statements indicates that the nurse should perform further patient teaching?
 
  A) The nurse said that I can be up and around the unit while I'm hooked up to telemetry.
  B) I've been told that telemetry gives a longer-term view of my heart's electrical activity than an electrocardiogram (ECG).
  C) If I get chest pain or shortness of breath, it will show up on my telemetry monitor.
  D) I'll let someone know if one of the leads gets detached from my chest.

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Involuntary rhythmic movement of the eyes, with oscillations that may be horizontal, vertical, or mixed movements, is called ___________________ .
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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