A patient admitted with a cardiac arrhythmia is scheduled to have an electrophysiology study (EPS). The nurse would reinforce which teaching about this test?
1. This test will be helpful in determining if you need a pacemaker.
2. This test will help us determine how your heart responds to stress.
3. We can learn about the strength of your heart valves with this test.
4. This test will reveal the health of your heart's blood supply system.
Answer: 1
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