A client has been diagnosed as having Class I functional status cardiovascular disability as defined by the New York Heart Association. Which of the following statements regarding activity should the nurse make to this client?
A. "You have no limitations on ordinary physical activity."
B. "The discomfort you experience may occur with ordinary physical activity."
C. "Although you are comfortable at rest, you will experience some discomfort with less than ordinary physical activity."
D. "The discomfort you have may be present even at rest, and discomfort may in-crease with any physical activity."
A
Class I criteria apply to clients with cardiac disease that does not limit their physical activity. Physical activity does not result in undue fatigue, shortness of breath, dyspnea, or anginal pain.
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