The nurse explains that the minimum number of hours of daily activity necessary to prevent the negative consequences of immobility is:
a. 2 hours.
b. 4 hours.
c. 6 hours.
d. 8 hours.
A
The amount of exercise required to prevent physical disuse syndrome is 2 hours in 24 hours.
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