The nurse is explaining cardiac reserve to a patient recovering from a myocardial infarction. Which example should the nurse use to explain this term?
A. Breathing in through the nose and out the mouth while sitting quietly
B. At the end of systole, approximately 50 mL of blood remaining in the ventricles
C. Getting on a treadmill and gradually increasing the pace of walking
D. Sitting in a chair to cool down after completing an exercise routine
Answer: C
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