The patient who has a mild dizzy spell while Holter monitoring is in effect should
A) call 911 for an ambulance for transport to the emergency department.
B) take the Holter off when the dizzy spell passes, as the monitoring is now complete.
C) activate the event marker button and document the symptoms in his or her diary.
D) proceed to the nearest hospital for immediate Holter analysis.
C
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