An 80-year-old healthy male sees the nurse practitioner at the doctor's office. He states, "I sit around a lot and now I notice my legs seem to get tired when I walk." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "You don't have as good circulation as you did when you were younger. Be sure you take rests."
b. "How do you feel about joining a regular exercise program at the senior center?"
c. "You will need to speak to the doctor about this."
d. "Have you thought about using a cane or walker?"
ANS: B
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