The nurse is monitoring a patient with possible coronary artery disease who is undergoing exercise (stress)testing on a treadmill.Which symptom has the most immediate implications for the patient's care during the exercise testing?

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The presence of coronary ischemia on the ECG during exercise testing indicates reduced blood flow to the cardiac muscle, which can lead to a heart attack or other serious cardiac events. This finding requires immediate attention and may require cessation of the testing or administration of medications to reduce the risk of complications. While the other options (increased BP, increased HR, shortness of breath) may also be important considerations in the patient's care, the presence of ischemia on the ECG is the most critical finding.

The Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient with Possible Coronary Artery