An adult client and his nurse have collaboratively calculated the client's maximum heart rate for his age. The client has no major health problems but has very minimal experience with performing fitness exercise
The client's target heart rate during exercise should be no more than what approximate percentage of his maximum heart rate? A) 35%
B) 50%
C) 65%
D) 80%
B
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Beginners should not exceed 50% of maximum heart rate.
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