An Older Patient Reports Engaging in Physical Activity 15 Minutes

question 13

Multiple Choice

An older patient reports engaging in physical activity 15 minutes every day. What should the nurse say in response to this patient's activity level?

• A) "That's all you need!"
• B) "You need to increase that to 30 minutes every day."
• C) "Why so much? Fifteen minutes every other day would be better."
• D) "Just 7 more minutes a day and then you will be right on target."

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Definitions:

Empathic Intelligence

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