In preparing an outpatient for a cardiopulmonary stress test to be conducted the next day, which of the following instructions would you provide?
1) The patient should fast for at least 8 hr before testing.
2) The patient should wear loose-fitting clothing and sneakers.
3) The patient should stop all medications at once.
4) The patient should review the drugs with the physician.

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1) The patient should fast for at least 8 hr before testing to prevent any complications that may arise from undigested food in the stomach.
2) The patient should wear loose-fitting clothing and sneakers for comfort and ease of movement during the test.
3) The patient should not stop all medications at once without consulting the physician as some medications may need to be continued or altered before the test.
4) The patient should review the drugs with the physician to ensure that medications that may interfere with the test or require special management during the test are identified and dealt with appropriately.

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