A client diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease asks the nurse what types of exercise could be done to help improve his condition and health. The nurse can instruct the client on which of the following?
1. Jogging
2. Weight lifting
3. Yoga
4. Bicycling
3. Yoga
Rationale:
Yoga is considered a complementary therapy used to reduce stress and improve circulation. Jogging, weight lifting, and bicycling may or may not help improve the client's diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease.
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