The nurse is notified by the cardiac monitoring technician that a patient on continuous cardiac monitoring is having frequent alarms. When the nurse enters the patient's room, the patient is in no apparent distress, sitting in the chair and eating. Which are appropriate nursing interventions?. Select all that apply.
A) Confirm that lead wires are properly connected.
B) Assess the placement of electrodes.
C) Remove and reapply new electrodes if nonadherent.
D) Assess skin sites and move an electrode if the skin appears irritated.
E) Call for assistance.
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