A 77-Year-Old Patient Had an Acute Myocardial Infarction and Subsequently

A 77-year-old patient had an acute myocardial infarction and subsequently coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.The interprofessional team recommends that the patient attend a cardiac rehabilitation program.He tells the nurse,"I don't see why I can't go home.I will go to my gym every day.I don't see what the difference is between that and the rehab." The nurse bases her response on the knowledge that:

A) cardiac rehabilitation programs typically begin with light activity and progress in intensity with the supervision of a nurse or physical therapist.
B) cardiac rehabilitation programs are only useful for individuals who are typically sedentary and would not exercise otherwise.
C) cardiac rehabilitation programs are only offered in long-term care settings.
D) cardiac rehabilitation programs are more effective in men than in women.