While attending to a neonatal patient in the NICU, the therapist notices that a transcutaneous electrode is affixed to the upper chest of the neonate. What should the therapist do at this time?

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The site should be a highly vascular area such as the earlobe, upper chest, abdomen, thighs, or the lower back if the patient is supine; bony areas and those with limited perfusion, such as over the spine, should be avoided.

While Attending to a Neonatal Patient in the NICU, the Therapist