A patient asks why cardiac leads are being placed on the chest.What should the nurse respond to this patient?
A) "It shows where the heart vessels are blocked."
B) "It is used to evaluate the effectiveness of dietary changes."
C) "It provides a graphic picture of the heart's electrical activity."
D) "It determines which medications are needed to improve heart function."
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