A patient with congestive heart failure is being seen by a physical therapist for exercise progression.The patient is currently taking beta-blocker medication.Which of the following methods to monitor exercise intensity is MOST appropriate for this patient?

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More patients with CHF and CMD are being prescribed beta-blockers,which often cause little or no change in resting and exercise heart rates.The Borg rating scale is a good clinical tool for monitoring intensity and assisting the clinician with the appropriate time to progress the exercise.

A Patient with Congestive Heart Failure Is Being Seen by a Physical