To physically recondition a patient and increase exercise tolerance, which of the following must be accomplished?
1) The body's overall O₂ utilization must be improved.
2) The patient's essential muscle groups must be strengthened.
3) The cardiovascular response to exercise must be enhanced.

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To physically recondition a patient and increase exercise tolerance, all three goals mentioned in the options must be achieved. Improving the body's overall oxygen utilization (option 1) can enhance endurance capacity, strengthening essential muscle groups (option 2) can increase strength, and enhancing cardiovascular response (option 3) can improve heart and lung function during exercise. Therefore, all three options (1, 2, and 3) are necessary for physical reconditioning and increasing exercise tolerance in a patient.

To Physically Recondition a Patient and Increase Exercise Tolerance, Which