The nurse is obtaining a 12-lead ECG on a patient with syncope.Which of the following actions,if taken by the nurse,are effective at reducing the presence of artifact in the ECG tracing?
A) Instruct the patient to stop talking.
B) Turn the ECG machine on after all the electrodes are applied.
C) Position the patient in semi-Fowler's position.
D) Maintain the gown on the patient to provide privacy.
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