The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to undergo a stress echocardiogram. Which statement indicates that the nurse's teaching about preparation for the test has been successful?
a. "I should eat a full meal to give me energy to walk on the treadmill."
b. "I will avoid smoking for fours before the test."
c. "I will have to move extremely quickly from the treadmill to the table."
d. "I should wear comfortable house shoes during the test."
C
A stress echocardiogram combines exercise on a treadmill with an ultrasound (echocardiogram). Once an optimal heart rate is achieved, the patient must transfer extremely quickly from the treadmill to the table to ensure quality imaging. Patients should avoid eating a heavy meal, avoid smoking for 6 to 8 hours prior to the test, and wear comfortable walking shoes. House shoes are not appropriate footwear for treadmill exercise.
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