A patient is scheduled for an exercise electrocardiogram.The nurse will ensure that which objects are in the room prior to the beginning of the test?
A)Oral fluids
B)A defibrillator
C)External pacemaker
D)Portable chest x-ray machine

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A defibrillator should be available during an exercise electrocardiogram (ECG) to manage potential life-threatening arrhythmias that could occur during the test.

A Patient Is Scheduled for an Exercise Electrocardiogram