You are doing discharge teaching with a patient diagnosed with heart failure. What would you teach this patient about exercise?
A) 15 minutes every day is good for you.
B) 30 minutes every day is good for you.
C) 45 minutes every day is good for you.
D) 1 hour every day is good for you.
Ans: B
Feedback: An acute illness that exacerbates HF symptoms or that requires hospitalization may be an indication for temporary bed rest. Otherwise, a total of 30 minutes of physical activity every day should be encouraged. Therefore options A, C, and D are incorrect.
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