What is a patient who is to wear a holter monitor should be instructed?

A patient instructed to wear a Holter monitor should be advised to wear the device continuously for the designated recording period, typically 24 to 48 hours. They should maintain a normal daily routine while avoiding activities that may dislodge the electrodes, such as swimming or vigorous exercise. It is important to keep a diary of activities and any symptoms experienced during the monitoring period to correlate with the data collected. Finally, patients should be reminded not to remove the monitor unless specifically instructed by their healthcare provider.