The nurse is caring for a patient who recently started taking amiodarone hydrochloride (Pacerone).Which of the following diagnostic tests would help determine the effectiveness of the treatment regimen?
A)Computed tomography (CT)of the abdomen
B)Small bowel follow-through
C)An exercise stress test
D)An echocardiogram

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An exercise stress test can help determine the effectiveness of amiodarone, which is used to treat arrhythmias, by assessing the heart's response to physical exertion and checking for improvements in heart rhythm.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Recently Started