A client is discussing an exercise program that includes running 1.5 miles 3 times a week. Which of the following suggestions made by the nurse is most likely to result in minimizing the client's risk for injury?
1. Stretching before and after running
2. Alternating running paths every week
3. Hydrating well with sports drinks during and after running
4. Wearing running shoes that have been professionally fitted
ANS: 1
The warm-up period usually lasts about 5 to 10 minutes and may include stretching, calisthenics, and/or the aerobic activity performed at a lower intensity. The warm-up activity prepares the body and decreases the potential for injury. While the remaining options contain appropriate suggestions, they are not as directly related to the most common forms of running inju-ries—muscle strain.
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