A nurse is monitoring a client undergoing exercise electrocardiography (stress test). At what point should the test be terminated prematurely?
A. When the client's heart rate reaches 140 beats/min
B. When the grade of the treadmill incline reaches 10%
C. If the client's respiratory rate exceeds 36 breaths/minute
D. If the client's ECG indicates significant ST-segment depression
D
This electrocardiographic finding is associated with myocardial ischemia and could signal a possible myocardial infarction if the physical activity is continued or increased.
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