When Encouraging a Fitness Program for Healthy Older Adults, What

question 12

Multiple Choice

When encouraging a fitness program for healthy older adults, what must the nurse consider?

• A)Older adults should engage in 75 to 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week.
• B)More than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity can be harmful to bones.
• C)Structured fitness programs achieve greater health benefits for older adults.
• D)Older adults at risk for falling should do activities that maintain or improve balance.

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Definitions:

Incremental Theorists

People who believe that abilities and intelligence can grow and change through effort and experience.

Feedback

Information given to someone about their performance or behavior intended to guide future improvements.

Preference

An individual's choice or inclination towards a certain object, idea, or action over another.

Entity Theorist

A person who believes that personal qualities such as intelligence and talent are fixed traits that cannot change much over time.