You are preparing a 72-year-old patient for exercise electrocardiography. The patient says he is frightened of all modern technology. Which of the following would not help alleviate this patient's fears during exercise electrocardiography?

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Explaining the location of the crash cart may actually increase the patient's fears by suggesting that there is a possibility of a serious event occurring during the procedure. It is important to maintain a sense of confidence, follow safety precautions, and answer the patient's questions to help alleviate their fears.

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