When beginning an exercise program,an elderly client should first be assessed.What is important to include in the initial assessment for older adults of all ages?
A) Exercise tolerance testing (ETT)
B) Echocardiogram
C) Medical history and physical examination
D) Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

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An assessment should be initiated before an older adult begins a program of exercise.This assessment should include a history and physical examination.There is no indication that the individual has either cardiac or respiratory compromise.If it were indicated,then additional assessments may be warranted.

When Beginning an Exercise Program,an Elderly Client Should First Be