The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis
What should the nurse teach the patient about returning to activity? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "A balanced diet will provide the calories you need for activity.".
2. "Plan to increase your activity level by about 10% each week.".
3. "If you have chest pain or shortness of breath, sit down and rest immediately.".
4. "You will be able to exercise more if you wear oxygen.".
5. "Find sedentary activities you enjoy.".
1,3,5
Rationale 1: The patient should consume a balanced diet that provides the calories and nutrients to support activity.
Rationale 2: A progressive activity plan would not be feasible with severe aortic stenosis.
Rationale 3: It is important to have an activity plan that prevents fatigue. Teaching the patient when to stop activities is essential in preventing extra workload on the heart and fatigue.
Rationale 4: Activity that would require oxygen is too strenuous.
Rationale 5: Exploring sedentary activities that the patient enjoys will help reduce cardiac workload.
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