During discharge teaching with a client who has been treated for a hernia, the nurse has discussed the benefits of a regular regime of physical exercise. What benefits of regular exercise should the nurse cite? Select all that apply
A) Decreased low-density blood lipids
B) Reduced blood pressure
C) Reduced blood glucose levels
D) Improved bowel function
E) Increased urine concentration
A, B, C, D
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There are multiple benefits of regular exercise, including cholesterol reduction, decreased blood pressure, reduced blood glucose, and regularity of bowel function. Increased urine concentration, however, is not a noted benefit of physical activity.
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