Cardiac rehabilitation programs for clients who had a myocardial infarction are critical for which of the following persons?
a. a 40-year-old man c. a 55-year-old man
b. a 40-year-old woman d. a 75-year-old man
B
Participation in cardiac rehabilitation program can assist with reducing future heart problems. Because women have a worse prognosis than men, it is critical for women to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program.
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