Your client is wearing a heart rate monitor while performing a 1.5 mile run to assess aerobic capacity. During the test, your client reaches 85% of her age-predicted heart rate maximum. With this information, you should _____.

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Your client is wearing a heart rate monitor while performing a 1.5 mile run to assess aerobic capacity.  During the test, your client reaches 85% of her age-predicted heart rate maximum.  With this information, you should _____.

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Reaching 85% of age-predicted heart rate maximum is a normal response during an aerobic capacity test. Continuing the test is appropriate as long as there are no other safety concerns or indications that the client has reached their maximum capacity.

Your Client Is Wearing a Heart Rate Monitor While Performing