If the ECG recording appears with the baseline rising and falling, the medical assistant should
A) check for nearby electric appliances.
B) check electrode attachment.
C) continue recording the ECG.
D) check the cable connections to the electrodes.

Question

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A wandering baseline usually is caused by slight movement by the patient during the tracing or poor electrode attachment.

If the ECG Recording Appears with the Baseline Rising and Falling