How would you address the artifact shown below?

How would you address the artifact shown

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AReposition the pacemaker catheter
BAsk the patient to lie still
CEnsure patient is warm and relaxed
DReplace the pacemaker

✓ Correct answer: A. Reposition the pacemaker catheter Answer: Reposition the pacemaker catheter. Muscle tremors and baseline wander are typically resolved by asking the patient to lie still or ensuring they are warm and relaxed. However, a loss of capture due to a weak pacemaker signal often requires repositioning the pacemaker catheter.

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