In order to assist an older diabetic patient to engage in moderate daily exercise, which action is most important for the nurse to take?
a. Determine what type of activities the patient enjoys.
b. Remind the patient that exercise will improve self-esteem.
c. Teach the patient about the effects of exercise on glucose level.
d. Give the patient a list of activities that are moderate in intensity.
ANS: A
Because consistency with exercise is important, assessment for the types of exercise that the patient finds enjoyable is the most important action by the nurse in ensuring adherence to an exercise program. The other actions will also be implemented but are not the most important in improving compliance.
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