A nurse prepares a client for a pharmacologic stress echocardiogram.Which actions should the nurse take when preparing this client for the procedure? (Select all that apply.)

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Clients receiving a pharmacologic stress echocardiogram will need peripheral venous access and continuous blood pressure and pulse monitoring.The client must be NPO 3 to 6 hours prior to the procedure.Education about dobutamine,which will be administered during the procedure,should be performed.Beta blockers are often held prior to the procedure.

A Nurse Prepares a Client for a Pharmacologic Stress Echocardiogram