Final answer:
False. HRrest + 30 beats/min is not an appropriate mechanism to gauge intensity for a cardiac transplantation patient in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement False. A target heart rate of HRrest + 30 beats · min-1 is not an appropriate mechanism to gauge intensity for a patient who has just undergone cardiac transplantation and is in an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program.
After undergoing a cardiac transplantation, the heart of the patient is different due to the surgery. The patient's heart may have different resting heart rate (HRrest) compared to before the transplantation, so a target heart rate based on HRrest + 30 beats/min may not accurately reflect the intensity of the exercise for the patient.
Therefore, it is important for the patient to consult with their healthcare provider to determine the appropriate target heart rate for their specific condition.