Patient education for a patient with a Holter monitor should include which instruction?
A) Keep a diary of activities, symptoms, and any medications that are taken.
B) Do not drink coffee while the recorder is on.
C) Do not take a bath but a shower is alright.
D) Carry the monitor in a purse or backpack.

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The patient should be instructed to keep a diary of activities,symptoms,and any medications that are taken and to carry the monitor by a shoulder strap or clipped to a belt or pocket.The only activities that are restricted while wearing a Holter monitor are those that would get the chest electrodes or monitor wet,eliminating swimming and taking a shower or tub bath.The patient can drink coffee during the test.

Patient Education for a Patient with a Holter Monitor Should