The nurse has completed teaching regarding cardiac risk factor reduction. Which patient statement would best indicate an understanding of the instructions?
1. "I am going to start walking my dog for 30 or 40 minutes every day."
2. "I will substitute vegetables for some of the fruit I have been eating."
3. "I will increase weight-bearing activities."
4. "I will avoid becoming dependent on laxatives."
Answer: 1
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