A nurse wishes to encourage a patient to begin an exercise program. Drawing on past research, to increase the likelihood of long-term compliance, the nurse suggests that the patient
a. create a list of possible long-term health benefits.
b. exercise in the home or around the neighborhood.
c. invest in expensive and durable fitness equipment.
d. join an exercise class at the local fitness center.
B
Research has shown that exercise regimens that are home-based result in better compliance than do regimens that rely on participating in a group activity in a local fitness center.
Knowledge of immediate benefits is often more motivating than focusing on something that may or may not occur in the future.
Expensive equipment is not necessary to maintain good health. The costs may be prohibitive for some people, discouraging their participation.
Group participation has not been shown to create more compliance than home-based exercise regimens.
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