While Organizing a Walking Program at an Assisted Living Facility

question 15

Multiple Choice

While organizing a walking program at an assisted living facility, one resident asks why older people should exercise. Which is the nurse's best response?

• A) "You aren't too old to exercise."
• B) "Older people often forget to exercise."
• C) "Your doctor has ordered it."
• D) "Exercise can reduce stress and improve physical health."

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Definitions:

Proprioception

Proprioception is the sense of self-movement and body position, often referred to as the "sixth sense," which helps the body understand where it is in space without visual cues.

Kinesthesia

The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints, enabling proprioception.

Position

Position refers to the specific location or orientation of an object or individual in space relative to a reference point.

Visceroreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the internal organs (viscera) that generate impulses regarding physiological processes, including pain, hunger, and fullness.