A Stress Test Is Scheduled for a 41-Year-Old Patient

question 38

Multiple Choice

A stress test is scheduled for a 41-year-old patient.What action should the nurse implement to prepare the patient for the examination?

• A) Have the patient sign a consent form.
• B) Give the patient a special heart diet.
• C) Prepare the patient for sedation.
• D) Remove all metal objects.

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