The nurse is caring for a child who is on a cardiac monitor. Which of the following nursing actions would be the most important action for the nurse?
a) Check to be sure that the electrodes are secure when the alarm sounds.
b) Clean the skin with alcohol before placing the electrodes.
c) Check the site and skin condition every couple of hours.
d) Confirm the alarms are set with maximum and minimum settings.
Answer: Confirm the alarms are set with maximum and minimum settings.
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