All of the following are appropriate exercise guidelines for patients undergoing cancer treatment EXCEPT:

All of the following are appropriate

Multiple choice — select the best answer

AThe patient’s blood values should be monitored daily.
BExercise should be conducted at a range of 40-65% of the peak heart rate.
CDuring exercise, perceived exertion should not exceed 8 on the original Borg’s rating of perceived exertion.
DTreatment should be modified as needed to accommodate any side effects of medical treatment.

✓ Correct answer: C. During exercise, perceived exertion should not exceed 8 on the original Borg’s rating of perceived exertion. Actually, during exercise, perceived exertion should not exceed 12 on the original Borg’s rating of perceived exertion. This is a ranking between fairly light and somewhat hard on the scale.

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