The nurse is preparing to instruct a family member regarding how to appropriately assist a 76-year-old patient incorporate a healthy daily walk into the family's routine. The nurse includes a suggestion that
a. a 30-minute walk after dinner is the best form of exercise for someone that age.
b. if the patient appears to be having diffi-culty talking while walking, it is time to stop.
c. the patient should be encouraged to walk a few feet farther each evening.
d. the family member selects a flat, easily accessible walking path to follow.
B
To measure the appropriate intensity while walking for exercise, many apply the "talk test": the person exercising should be able to carry on a conversation while walking. Breathing may be slightly labored, but a conversation should still be possible. The walker should not be out of breath. The other suggestions may or may not be appropriate for individual patients.
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