A physical therapist is working with a 74-year-old patient w…
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A physicаl therаpist is wоrking with а 74-year-оld patient whо has known stable angina. The physical therapist completes aerobic exercise as part of the treatment session. Vital signs at rest before exercise: HR 82, BP: 122/78, RR 14. After 6 minutes of exercise on the Nu-Step, the patient reports a feeling of mid-sternal pressure and heaviness. Vital sign assessment is as follows during exercise: HR 94, BP: 136/76, RR 19. What is the most appropriate clinical decision?