An older patient is suffering from an inadequate oxygen supply during physical activity. Which of the following nursing actions would be inappropriate?
1. Assessing the patient for pallor and cyanosis during activity
2. Grouping nursing tasks together in short sessions to avoid constantly interrupting the patient
3. Encouraging the patient to increase activity as tolerated to improve stamina
4. Assessing the patient's oxygen saturation level
ANS: 3
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