Asked by Halla Whitlock on Apr 30, 2024
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The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient diagnosed with activity intolerance. Which strategy will the nurse use to provide the best chance of maintaining patient compliance?
A) Performing 20 minutes of aerobic exercise 7 days a week with 10-minute warm-up and cool-down periods
B) Instructing the patient to use an exercise log to record day, time, duration, and responses to exercise activity
C) Stressing the harm of not exercising by getting the patient to take responsibility for current health status
D) Arranging for the patient to join a gym that takes self-pay rather than insurance
Activity Intolerance
A state in which an individual has insufficient physiological or psychological energy to endure or complete required or desired daily activities.
Aerobic Exercise
Physical activity that relies on the aerobic energy-generating process, involving the intake of oxygen to sufficiently meet energy demands during exercise.
Exercise Log
A record-keeping tool used to track physical activity, workouts, and fitness progress over time, aiding in goal setting and motivation.
- Examine and manage the consequences of activity intolerance on patient health outcomes.
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Kendall DurrettMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Keeping a log may increase adherence to an exercise prescription. Recommended frequency of aerobic exercise is 3 to 5 times per week or every other day for approximately 30 minutes. Focusing on the harm of not exercising is usually counterproductive. Instead, the nurse should instruct the patient about the physiological benefits of a regular exercise program. Developing a plan of exercise that the patient may perform at home may improve compliance.
Learning Objectives
- Examine and manage the consequences of activity intolerance on patient health outcomes.