You are caring for a client who feels hopeless and is experiencing overwhelming fatigue. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention to increase the client's level of physical activity?
1. Carefully choose activities that are consistent with the client's energy level.
2. Plan daily aerobic exercises.
3. Wait until the client is ready to do physical exercises.
4. Refer the client to counseling so the client feels less hopeless.
ANS: 1
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