While organizing a walking program at an assisted living facility, one resident asks why older people should exercise. Which is the nurse's best response?
1. "You aren't too old to exercise."
2. "Older people often forget to exercise."
3. "Your doctor has ordered it."
4. "Exercise can reduce stress and improve physical health."
4. "Exercise can reduce stress and improve physical health."
Explanation: 1. The statement "You aren't too old to exercise" does not answer the resident's question.
2. Memory problems are not a normal part of aging.
3. Having a doctor's order does not answer why exercise is beneficial.
4. Exercise can help to break the cycle of long-term negative effects of stress and reduce the harmful effects of elevated cortisol levels caused by stress.
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