The nurse is planning to discuss a patient's exercise habits. Which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask during the examination. Select all that apply
a. "What type of exercise do you do?"
b. "How long do you exercise (in minutes)?"
c. "Why don't you spend more time exercising?"
d. "How long have you been involved with this exercise program?"
e. "Does your health pose any restrictions on your ability to exercise?"
f. "Do you participate in a formal or informal exercise program?"
A, B, D, E, F
Asking a patient "Why don't you spend more time exercising?" is an inappropriate question. The nurse should never ask ‘why' questions because the patient may not be able to explain why. Asking this type of question also might put the patient in a defensive mode, fearing that she is not meeting the nurse's expectations.
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