While volunteering at a local senior citizen center, a nurse is attempting to implement a tai chi program
The nurse is initially met by resistance from the participants, who ask, "How on earth will this help me?" Which of the following responses by the nurse will best address this response?
A) "Studies have been shown that tai chi is beneficial to cardiorespiratory function, mental control, flexibility, and the immune system."
B) "Studies have shown that tai chi will help reduce the levels of IgG and IgM in your circulatory system."
C) "There is no research to show that tai chi has benefits for you, but just getting out and moving will help you."
D) "Tai chi is the only type of exercise that will benefit the immune response in older people."
A
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