The patient's target heart rate is 180, but he develops severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis at a heart rate of 135. What should be done?
A) Continue the test until the heart rate reaches 153, which will be the 85% needed for a valid test.
B) Stop the test immediately.
C) Give the patient a nitroglycerin tablet sublingually and then continue the test.
D) Continue the test until the target heart rate is reached.
B
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