The nurse is obtaining a 12-lead ECG on a patient and notices that the ECG cannot be interpreted.Which of the following interventions are appropriate for the nurse to take? (Select all that apply. )

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When the ECG cannot be interpreted,the nurse should inspect electrodes for secure placement,reposition any wires that move as a result of patient breathing or movement,and remind the patient to lie still.Do not reposition electrodes if in the correct position.

The Nurse Is Obtaining a 12-Lead ECG on a Patient