What information will the nurse provide to the patient scheduled for an exercise stress test the following day in preparation for it?
A) "You will be required to fast for 4 hours before the test but will receive most of your morning medications."
B) "You will not be allowed to eat or drink after midnight the night before the test and we will insert an IV prior to the test."
C) "You will receive two medications through your IV that will mimic the effects of exercising, and the test will take about 4 hours."
D) "You will be instructed to lightly exercise and the response to your efforts will be monitored for 1 to 2 hours after the completion of the exercise period."
Ans: A
Feedback: In preparation for an exercise stress test, the patient is instructed to fast for 4 hours before the test and to avoid stimulants such as tobacco and caffeine. Medications may be taken with sips of water, but certain medications such as beta-adrenergic blocking agents may be helpful before the tests. An IV would be placed to administer medications for a pharmacologic stress test only. The patient undergoing a stress test will be asked to put forth his best effort while exercising; after the test, he will be monitored for 10 to 15 minutes before being allowed to resume usual activities.
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