To improve the physical activity level for a mildly obese 71-year-old patient, which action should the nurse plan to take?
a. Stress that weight loss is a major benefit of increased exercise.
b. Determine what kind of physical activities the patient usually enjoys.
c. Tell the patient that older adults should exercise for no more than 20 minutes at a time.
d. Teach the patient to include a short warm-up period at the beginning of physical activity.
ANS: B
Because patients are more likely to continue physical activities that they already enjoy, the nurse will plan to ask the patient about preferred activities. The goal for older adults is 30 minutes of moderate activity on most days. Older adults should plan for a longer warm-up period. Benefits of exercises, such as improved activity tolerance, should be emphasized rather than aiming for significant weight loss in older mildly obese adults.
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