Sometimes during ambulatory monitoring the electrodes may become loose or disconnected, and the patient will need to know how to handle this situation. Check the policy of the facility where you are employed to give the patient correct instructions. Usually patients are instructed to press loose electrodes in the center to reapply. However, if the electrode comes off completely, the patient will need to report this and return to the facility for replacement. Information about how and when to contact your place of employment should be provided to the patient.

A patient asks you what he should do if an electrode becomes loose. What should you do?