Mary Is a 75-Year-Old Woman Who Is Less Active Than

question 144

Multiple Choice

Mary is a 75-year-old woman who is less active than she should be. When her doctor asks her why she resists going for walks to increase her physical activity, she is most likely to give ______ as a reason.

• A) fear of falling
• B) too little time
• C) lack of friends for company
• D) neighborhood is difficult to navigate

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