Under Which of the Following Conditions Would You Recommend Ending

question 1

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following conditions would you recommend ending a cardiopulmonary exercise evaluation?
1) Electrocardiogram indicating sinus tachycardia
2) 10% fall from baseline oxyhemoglobin (HbO₂) saturation
3) Fall in systolic blood pressure of more than 20 mm Hg
4) Request from the patient to terminate the test

• A)2, 3, and 4 only
• B)1, 2, and 3 only
• C)1, 2, 3, and 4
• D)1, 2, and 4 only

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