A nurse is providing instructions to a patient regarding care of a Holter monitor, which the patient will be wearing for the next 2 days.Which of the following should the nurse tell the patient? Select all that apply.
A) "Wear loose-fitting clothing over the electrodes and do not disturb or disconnect them."
B) "Avoid contact with electrical devices, such as a shaver, that can affect the strip tracings."
C) "Refrain from physical activity, such as walking or climbing stairs, during the test."
D) "Press the button on the monitor when you feel any chest pain or discomfort."
E) "If you see a light blinking on the monitor, remove the device and electrodes."
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