A patient is short of breath and his nurse tells you he must have the head of bed (HOB)at 90 degrees for his 12-lead EKG.You

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The nurse has already advised that the patient needs to be at 90 degrees for the 12-lead EKG. Changing the position of the patient can affect the results of the EKG, so it is important to follow the nurse's recommendation. It is appropriate to do the EKG at 90 degrees and document the position on the EKG.

A Patient Is Short of Breath and His Nurse Tells