A Man Stated, "I Used to Work Out at the Exercise

question 7

Multiple Choice

A man stated, "I used to work out at the exercise room at work, but now that I'm retired I sit and watch TV. My wife keeps nagging me to do something. What do you think I should be doing at my age?" Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• A) "I think you should try to please your wife. What is it she wants you to do?"
• B) "It's okay to slow down at your age; why look for problems?"
• C) "You should try to exercise just as you did before. Is there a YMCA or club nearby?"
• D) "You've worked all your life; you have a right to rest now."

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that the utility or satisfaction gained by consuming each additional unit of a good or service decreases as more of that good or service is consumed.

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit derived from consuming an additional unit of a product or service.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or advantage a consumer experiences from consuming one more unit of a product or service.