The nurse is developing an exercise program for elderly patients living in a nursing home. To develop a beneficial health promotion program, the nurse needs to understand that when dealing with the elderly
a. Exercise is of very little benefit because the patients are old.
b. It is important to disregard their current interests in favor of exercise.
c. No physical benefit can be gained without a formal exercise program.
d. Adjustments to exercise programs may have to be made to prevent problems.
ANS: D
Exercise is extremely beneficial for older adults, but adjustments to an exercise program may have to be made for those of advanced age to prevent problems. When developing an exercise program for any older adult, consider not only the person's current activity level, range of motion, muscle strength and tone, and response to physical activity, but also the person's interests, capacities, and limitations. Older adults who are unable to participate in a formal exercise program are able to achieve the benefits of improved joint mobility and enhanced circulation by simply stretching and exaggerating movements during performance of routine activities of daily living.
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