If you attempt to record an ECG and no tracing appears, what should you do?

A. Stop the procedure and explain to the patient that the machine is malfunctioning.
B. Switch the arm and leg leads.
C. Notify the physician.
D. Recheck the lead wires to make sure they are placed correctly.

Answer: D

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A) vasoconstrictor. B) vasodilator. C) both A and B. D) neither A nor B.

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