The nurse wants to use exercise according to the recommendations of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) for an older woman who lost her balance and fell. Which nursing intervention is suitable for this older adult according to the AGS?
a. Tell her to use an assistive device until her balance improves.
b. Provide information on group exercises for balance training.
c. Help her to learn how to exercise the core group of muscles.
d. Instruct her to enroll in an exercise pro-gram for 8 weeks.
B
The AGS states that group exercises can be effective to improve balance as part of a fall preven-tion program for older adults. Using an assistive device can help prevent falls; however, assistive devices are not part of an exercise program. Although the AGS states that the relationship be-tween exercise and reducing the risk for falls is strong, the recommended type, duration, and in-tensity of the exercises are not clear. The AGS states that to improve balance with exercise, an older adult must participate in exercise for at least 10 weeks.
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