Which Physical Activity Should the Nurse Include in a Teaching

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which physical activity should the nurse include in a teaching session for an obese patient who is attempting weight loss?

• A) Food logs
• B) Phentermine
• C) Aerobic exercise
• D) Calorie reduction

Associate specific cardiac and respiratory conditions with clinical findings.

Describe the flow of blood through the heart and its relation to valve function.

Understand preventive measures for respiratory problems, including the role of carbon monoxide detection.

Understand the relationship between heart rate, cardiac output, and conditions affecting preload and afterload.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation techniques.

Person-Centered Therapy

A therapeutic approach founded by Carl Rogers that emphasizes an individual's self-worth and values being at the center of the therapy process.

Cognitive Consistency

A psychological theory that suggests individuals are motivated to maintain consistency between their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors to reduce mental discomfort or dissonance.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce fear, anxiety, or aversions through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.