The nurse is notified by the cardiac monitoring technician that a patient on continuous cardiac monitoring is having frequent alarms. When the nurse enters the patient's room, the patient is in no apparent distress, is sitting in the chair and eating. Which are appropriate nursing interventions? Select all that apply.

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The nurse is notified by the cardiac monitoring technician that a patient on continuous cardiac monitoring is having frequent alarms. When the nurse enters the patient's room, the patient is in no apparent distress, is sitting in the chair and eating. Which are appropriate nursing interventions?  Select all that apply.

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These interventions are appropriate because they address potential issues with the monitoring equipment that could be causing false alarms, such as loose lead wires, improper electrode placement, nonadherent electrodes, or skin irritation under the electrodes. Calling for assistance (E) may not be immediately necessary if the patient is not in distress and the issue can potentially be resolved by checking and adjusting the equipment.

The Nurse Is Notified by the Cardiac Monitoring Technician That