A patient with syncope is scheduled for Holter monitoring. When teaching the patient about the purpose of the procedure, the nurse will explain that Holder monitoring provides information about the

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Holter monitoring is used to assess for possible changes in HR or rhythm over a 24- to 48-hour period. The patient is usually instructed to continue with usual daily activities rather than changing exercise or activity level. Because Holter monitoring is useful only for detecting rhythm changes, it is not useful in determining ejection fraction or cardiac output.

A Patient with Syncope Is Scheduled for Holter Monitoring