A client with angina exhibits symptoms and a 1mm, down-sloping ST-segment depression at a HR of 129 bpm on his exercise test. His peak exercise target HR should be set at __________.

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The peak exercise target HR should be set at 10 to 20 bpm below the point at which ST-segment depression occurs, to ensure that the client does not exceed this threshold during exercise. Therefore, in this case, the target HR should be set at 109 to 119 bpm.

A Client with Angina Exhibits Symptoms and a 1mm, Down-Sloping