While Observing a Client Walk on a Treadmill in the Community

question 14

Multiple Choice

While observing a client walk on a treadmill in the community room,the nurse notices that a client is able to carry on a conversation without any shortness of breath.What does this client's behavior indicate about the intensity of the activity?

• A) Exercise is too hard.
• B) Exercise is appropriate.
• C) Exercise is not hard enough.
• D) Exercise needs to be changed.

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