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.
Question 2
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
Taking a Patient’s Axillary Temperature
(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
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