Final Part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Holter monitor instruction
A
- Perform usual daily activities
- Keep a log of activities undertaken
- Record any symptoms or abnormal sensations such as chest pain , indigestion , or dizziness , monitor them and record what they were doing prior to the symptoms
- Record all activities , emotional upset , physical symptoms and medications taken
- Wear loose fitting clothing
- Avoid being near magnets , metal detectors , and high voltage areas and avoid using electric blankets during wearing the monitor
- Avoid getting the monitor wet . Do not take a shower . Sponge bath instead .
- Sleep on your back