The nurse would include in the instruction related to a stress test on a treadmill that the test is a noninvasive procedure that:
1. is monitored continuously by blood pressure and EKG
2. will last about 1 hour.
3. is meant to stimulate claudication and dyspnea.
4. will require a period of bed rest afterward.
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The examination requires the patient to walk at a rate of 1.5 miles/hour. The exercise is con-tinuously monitored and is terminated if the patient experiences pain or dyspnea.
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1. Arrange an agreement with law enforcement regarding these types of clients. 2. Discuss the situation with law enforcement. 3. Develop a team of staff who would be on call for these types of situations. 4. Organize a training program to educate staff on how to manage these types of situations.
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