The nurse caring for a patient recovering from a myocardial infarct who is on remote telemetry recognizes the need for added instruction when the patient says:

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Telemetry devices are designed to be worn continuously to monitor the heart's activity, including during sleep and while moving around, such as ambulating in the hallway. However, they are electronic devices and should not be taken off for showers or come into contact with water, as this could damage the device and interrupt the continuous monitoring necessary for a patient recovering from a myocardial infarct.

The Nurse Caring for a Patient Recovering from a Myocardial