The patient is a 46-year-old woman who is a devout Muslim and who is being evaluated for weight-loss surgery. One aspect of the comprehensive bariatric program is that clients begin an exercise program
The patient is self-conscious about her weight and concerned about maintaining her modesty. Which of the following exercise programs would be the best choice for the nurse to suggest? a. A private trainer at a local fitness center
b. An aerobics class at the local YMCA
c. The evening yoga class at a local country club
d. Walking 30 minutes a day at the mall with a friend
D
Exercise and physical fitness are beneficial to all people. When developing a physical fitness program for culturally diverse populations, consider what motivates individuals to exercise and what activities will be appropriate and enjoyable. Modesty and discretion are highly valued in the Muslim culture. Public aerobics and yoga classes may make the devout Muslim uncomfortable and violate her sense of modesty. Based on her religious and cultural background, the use of a private trainer, an aerobics class at the local YMCA, or yoga classes at the local country club are incorrect choices for this patient.
You might also like to view...
A client with a dissociative disorder has the nursing diagnosis of disturbed body image. Which nursing interventions would address the nursing priority of determining the coping abilities and skills of this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess the client's current level of adaptation. b. Help the client differentiate between isolation and loneliness. c. Note the use of addictive substances. d. Identify previously used coping strategies and their effectiveness.
A patient in the emergency department has severe chest pain. The nurse administers morphine intravenously. The patient asks the nurse why morphine is given. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Morphine helps by reducing anxiety and relieving pain." b. "Morphine helps by reducing pain and dissolving clots." c. "Morphine helps by relieving pain and lowering blood pressure." d. "Morphine helps by relieving pain and reducing the cardiac oxygen demand."
A neonate weighing 7.5 pounds is experiencing seizures secondary to maternal drug use during pregnancy and is prescribed IV phenytoin, which cannot exceed 3 mg/kg/minute. The safe dose for this neonate is:
a. 10 mg/kg/min. c. 10 mg/min. b. 15 mg/min. d. 21.5 mg/min.
The nurse is preparing to administer rotavirus vaccine to a 4-month-old infant. The nurse notes that the infant received Rotarix vaccine at 2 months of age. The nurse will plan to administer
a. Rotarix today. b. Rotarix today and again at age 6 months. c. Rota Teq today. d. Rota Teq today and again at age 6 months.