A pregnant patient who swims 3–5 times per week asks the nurse if she should stop this activity. What is the appropriate nursing response?
1. "You should decrease the number of times you swim per week."
2. "You should continue your exercise program because it would be beneficial."
3. "You should discontinue your exercise program immediately."
4. "You should increase the number of times you swim per week."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily is recommended for pregnant women, but even mild exercise is helpful. Women who exercise regularly have better muscle tone, self-image, bowel function, energy levels, sleep, and postpartum recovery than do those who are sedentary.
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