CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Answer: D-In order to obtain the most accurate measurement during cardiac monitoring the nurse should shave the area where electrodes will be placed to avoid interference and change the electrodes every 24 hours by moving them to new locations. Chest or body hair may interfere with the electrode’s conduction abilities; if the patient has excess hair that affects monitoring, the area needs to be cleared. Changing the electrodes and moving them to slightly different locations on the chest will maintain accurate readings by using clean equipment on a new site.