The client is undergoing progressive ambulation on the third day after a myocardial infarc-tion. Which clinical manifestation would indicate to the nurse that the client should not yet be advanced to the next level?
A. Facial flushing
B. Onset of chest pain
C. Heart rate increase of 10 beats/min at completion of ambulation
D. Systolic blood pressure increase of 10 mm Hg at completion of ambulation
B
Chest pain on ambulation indicates poor tolerance to activity and is an indication that the heart is not ready for progression.
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