The nurse is addressing exercise and physical activity during discharge education with a patient diagnosed with HF. What should the nurse teach this patient about exercise?
A) "Do not exercise unsupervised."
B) "Eventually aim to work up to 30 minutes of exercise each day."
C) "Slow down if you get dizzy or short of breath."
D) "Start your exercise program with high-impact activities."
Ans: B
Feedback:
Eventually, a total of 30 minutes of physical activity every day should be encouraged. Supervision is not necessarily required and the emergence of symptoms should prompt the patient to stop exercising, not simply to slow the pace. Low-impact activities should be prioritized.
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