The nurse identifies a priority problem of fatigue and weakness for the patient with heart failure. After ambulating 200 feet down the hall, the patient's blood pressure change is more than 20 mm Hg. How does the nurse interpret this data?
a. The patient is building endurance.
b. The activity is too stressful.
c. The patient could walk farther.
d. The activity is appropriate.
Answer: a. The patient is building endurance.
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