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While performing a 5-lead EKG, an EKG technician notices that lead II and lead III are not yielding a reading. Which of the following limbs should

the technician check to correct the error?
Right arm
o
Left arm
o
Right leg
o C
Left leg

User Sgiri
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Right arm I’m pretty sure but not positive so
User Lalyos
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i believe the right arm is generally where the EKG readings originate from so i would say your best bet would be the right arm but I would highly recommend Googling it.
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