You Are Caring for a Client Who Is Suspected of Having

question 21

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client who is suspected of having coronary artery disease. The client is scheduled to have a nuclear stress test using thallium. When would the thallium be injected to determine narrowing of the coronary arteries?

• A) During and a few hours after exercise electrocardiography.
• B) Before and during exercise electrocardiography.
• C) Before and a few hours after exercise electrocardiography.
• D) Before, during, and a few hours after exercise electrocardiography.

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Definitions:

Modified Wave

A scheduling system designed to minimize waiting time by allocating appointments at specific intervals, allowing for walk-ins or emergencies.

Electrocardiogram

An assessment procedure that records the heart's electrical signals to diagnose different heart diseases.

ECG

Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time.

Laboratory Studies

The examination and analysis conducted in a lab setting, often involving controlled tests and experiments to investigate scientific questions.