A Nurse Wishes to Encourage a Patient to Begin an Exercise

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse wishes to encourage a patient to begin an exercise program.Drawing on past research, to increase the likelihood of long-term compliance, the nurse suggests that the patient:

• A) create a list of possible long-term health benefits.
• B) exercise in the home or around the neighborhood.
• C) invest in expensive and durable fitness equipment.
• D) join an exercise class at the local fitness center.

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Definitions:

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H. M.

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