Which of the Following Progressions in Exercise Parameters Would Be

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following progressions in exercise parameters would be MOST appropriate for a patient 2 weeks postoperative a coronary artery bypass graft who is currently walking on a treadmill for 20 minutes at 50% of maximal heart rate?

• A)Increase the intensity of exercise to 60% of maximal heart rate.
• B)Increase the duration of exercise with the goal being at least 30 minutes.
• C)Add resistive training exercise at 40% of one repetition maximum.
• D)Add low-intensity upper extremity exercise during treadmill walking.

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