Question

An ekg tech is providing instruction to a patient who is to wear a cardiac event monitor at home. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the instruction?

1. I can take showers while wearing the monitor
2. the monitor will keep track of all my daily activities
3. I can continue to use my electronic blanket
4. of the batteries fail I will replace them myself

Answer 1

The correct statement that indicates an understanding of wearing a cardiac event monitor at home is 'I can take showers while wearing the monitor'. The option (1) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Out of the given statements, the one that indicates an understanding of the instruction for wearing a cardiac event monitor at home is I can take showers while wearing the monitor. This statement shows that the patient understands that the monitor is safe to be exposed to water and can be worn during activities such as showering.

The other statements are incorrect: the monitor does not keep track of all daily activities, it is not recommended to use electronic blankets while wearing the monitor, and the patient should not replace the batteries themselves if they fail. Therefore, option (1) is correct.