An 80-year-old patient who has a history of Parkinson's disease is scheduled for a routine EKG. Which of the following artifacts will most likely be present on the EKG due to this... An 80-year-old patient who has a history of Parkinson's disease is scheduled for a routine EKG. Which of the following artifacts will most likely be present on the EKG due to this condition?
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The question is asking which specific artifact is likely to be present on the EKG for a patient with Parkinson's disease, implying a connection between the condition and the type of interference that may occur during the EKG.
Answer
Somatic tremor
The most likely artifact on the EKG for an 80-year-old patient with Parkinson's disease is a somatic tremor.
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The most likely artifact on the EKG for an 80-year-old patient with Parkinson's disease is a somatic tremor.
More Information
Somatic tremor is an artifact resulting from involuntary muscle movements, often seen in patients with Parkinson's disease, and appears as erratic baseline fluctuations on an EKG.
Tips
Ensure correct placement of electrodes to minimize other potential sources of EKG artifacts.
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- Brainly Answer - brainly.com
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