A patient in the CCU must perform exercise stress testing. Which of the following would be the most appropriate intervention for the nurse to make in preparing the patient for this test?
A) Provide the patient with a cup of coffee to help him be alert during the testing.
B) Continue the patient on beta blockers throughout the test.
C) Explain to the patient that he may have to continue exercising after angina develops.
D) Feed the patient an hour before the test so that he has plenty of energy.
C
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