The community health nurse is presenting an educational event for a local corporation. The subject is varicose veins, their treatment and prevention
What should the nurse tell the employees of the corporation, ages 18 to 65, about the prevention of varicose veins?
A) Walk at least ½ mile every day.
B) Gymnastics is a good exercise.
C) Take the escalator instead of the stairs.
D) Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Ans: D
Feedback: The patient is encouraged to walk 1 or 2 miles each day if there are no contraindications. Walking up the stairs rather than using the elevator or escalator is helpful, and swimming is good exercise. Gymnastics would not be recommended as a good exercise for the employees of this corporation because of their age.
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