To Improve the Physical Activity Level for a Mildly Obese

question 9

Multiple Choice

To improve the physical activity level for a mildly obese 71-year-old patient,which action should the nurse plan to take?

• A) Stress that weight loss is a major benefit of increased exercise.
• B) Determine what kind of physical activities the patient usually enjoys.
• C) Tell the patient that older adults should exercise for no more than 20 minutes at a time.
• D) Teach the patient to include a short warm-up period at the beginning of physical activity.

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