Five minutes after the client's first postoperative exercise, the client's vital signs have not yet returned to baseline. Which is an appropriate nursing diagnosis?
a. Activity Intolerance.
b. Risk for Activity Intolerance.
c. Impaired Physical Mobility.
d. Risk for Disuse Syndrome.
Ans: a. Activity Intolerance.
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