A client experiencing situational depression after the traumatic death of the spouse tells the nurse, "Since I started taking a walk every day, I've been feeling better." Which conclusion regarding the impact of exercise for this client is appro
Select all that apply.
A) The client is experiencing an elevated mood due to exercise.
B) The client's stress is relieved as a result of the exercise.
C) Exercise is providing a short-term diversion to the pain of losing the spouse.
D) Exercise has given the client something to do.
E) The client is experiencing increased brain stimulation as a result of the increased oxygenation that occurs with exercise.
Answer: A, B
Exercise has been known to improve the status of clients diagnosed with situational depression by elevating mood, relieving stress, and helping with focus so that other tasks and responsibilities can be completed. Exercise does more than give someone something to do. Exercise does improve body oxygenation; however, that is not the reason why it has been effective for this client. Exercise should not be seen as a short-term diversion for this client because it is a habit that should be maintained in the future.
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