Many patients find it difficult to incorporate an exercise program into their daily lives because of time constraints
For these patients, it is beneficial to reinforce that many ADLs are used to accumulate the recommended 30 minutes or more per day of moderate-intensity physical activity. When instructing these patients, the nurse explains that a. Housework is not considered an aerobic exercise.
b. To strengthen back muscles, the patient should bend using back muscles.
c. Daily chores should begin with gentle stretches.
d. The patient should stick to one chore until it is done before beginning a new one.
C
Daily chores should begin with gentle stretches. Housework is considered aerobic exercise. To make it more aerobic, work faster and scrub harder. Bend your legs rather than your back to prevent back injury. Alternate cleaning activities to prevent overworking the same muscle groups.
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