Your patient for a 12-lead EKG has no legs as a result of bilateral amputations.Where should you put the leg electrodes?
A)On the arms
B)On the lower abdomen above where the legs would be
C)On the artificial legs
D)On the upper chest

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In the case of bilateral amputations of the legs, the electrodes can be placed on the lower abdomen above where the legs would be. This is because the location of the electrodes should be as close to the limb as possible, and this location is the closest anatomical area to where the legs would be. Placing the electrodes on the arms or chest would not accurately reflect the electrical activity of the heart in relation to the missing legs. Placing the electrodes on the artificial legs is also not a valid option, as the electrical conductivity may be impacted by the prostheses.

Your Patient for a 12-Lead EKG Has No Legs as a Result