What is the purpose of the hyperventilation ECG during pretesting?

A. To determine if the patient will become short of breath while on the treadmill
B. To determine the patient's lung capacity
C. To identify ECG changes caused by breathing
D. To rule out lung disease before testing


Answer: C

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