The Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient with Possible Coronary Artery

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is monitoring a patient with possible coronary artery disease who is undergoing exercise (stress) testing on a treadmill.Which symptom has the most immediate implications for the patient's care during the exercise testing?

• A) BP rising from 134/68 to 150/80 mm Hg
• B) HR increasing from 80 to 96 beats/min
• C) Patient complaining of feeling short of breath
• D) ECG indicating the presence of coronary ischemia

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Definitions:

Stressors

Factors or conditions that induce stress, potentially leading to a range of psychological and physiological responses.

Performance

The level of achievement or effectiveness of an individual or organization in accomplishing goals or tasks.

Eustress

Moderate levels of stressors that have constructive and positive effects on effort and performance.

Stressors

Events, situations, or stimuli that cause stress, potentially triggering a response to try to restore equilibrium.