A patient is being prepared for impedance cardiography.Which information will the nurse provide?
A)"This technology will use ultrasound to measure your heart rate and blood flow."
B)"We are preparing to measure the oxygenation of your peripheral tissues."
C)"A catheter will be inserted into a vein in your neck."
D)"Electrodes will be placed on your neck and your lateral chest."

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Impedance cardiography involves placing electrodes on the neck and lateral chest to measure changes in electrical resistance caused by the movement of blood through the cardiovascular system. A catheter is not typically used in this type of procedure, and ultrasound is not utilized to measure heart rate and blood flow. Measures of oxygenation of peripheral tissues may be obtained with other types of monitoring, but this is not relevant to impedance cardiography.

A Patient Is Being Prepared for Impedance Cardiography