A Male Client Is 42 Years Old

A male client is 42 years old. His father died of a heart attack at age 62. He has a consistent resting blood pressure (measured over 6 weeks) of 132/86 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 5.4 mmol/L. Based on his CAD risk stratification, which of the following activities is appropriate?

A) Maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising.
B) Sub maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising.
C) Vigorous exercise without a previous medical assessment.
D) Vigorous exercise without a previous physician-supervised exercise test.