When preparing a patient for an exercise stress test, the plan of care should include which of the following nursing interventions?
1. withholding all cardiac medications
2. discussing the use of a radionuclide injection
3. initial NPO status
4. assessing peripheral perfusion
3
Rationale: The patient will be instructed to not eat, smoke, or drink beverages several hours prior to the exam. Only beta-blockers may be held prior to the procedure. Radionuclide injections are not part of an exercise stress test. Peripheral perfusion is not usually assessed during a cardiac stress test.
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