After an acute myocardial infarction (AMI),a patient ambulates in the hospital hallway. When the nurse evaluates the patient's response to the activity,which data would indicate that the exercise level should be decreased?

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A change in heart rate of more than 20 beats over the resting heart rate indicates that the patient should stop and rest. The increases in BP and respiratory rate,and the slight decrease in O₂ saturation,are normal responses to exercise.

After an Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI),a Patient Ambulates in the Hospital