A client is scheduled for surgery, and the nurse understands a baseline electrocardiogram (ECG)is necessary.Which instruction to the client by the nurse is accurate?
A)"You are to refrain from eating or drinking for 4 hours before the test."
B)"Electrodes are attached to your chest, arms, and legs to check the heart's electrical impulses."
C)"After a number of wires are attached to your body, you will feel a small jolt of electricity."
D)"You cannot drive for at least 6 hours after the test, so you need to have someone to take you home."

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An ECG involves attaching electrodes to the chest, arms, and legs to monitor the heart's electrical activity. There's no need for fasting, electrical shocks, or restrictions on driving post-test.

A Client Is Scheduled for Surgery, and the Nurse Understands