The nurse is caring for a patient who is having an exercise treadmill test. What interventions would be appropriate for the test? (Select all that apply.)
a. Remove all metal objects.
b. Monitor vital signs throughout the test.
c. Administer antianxiety medication as ordered.
d. Monitor electrocardiogram before, during, and after the test.
e. Ask the patient about allergies to dyes used in diagnostic procedures.
ANS: B, D
Monitor vital signs and electrocardiogram before, during, and after the test to detect symptoms. A. C. For magnetic resonance imaging, metal objects are contraindicated and antianxiety medications are used. E. No dyes are used.
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