Which exercise does the nurse recommend to a client at risk for osteoporosis?
a. High-impact aerobics 45 minutes once weekly
b. Walking 30 minutes three times weekly
c. Jogging 30 minutes four times weekly
d. Bowling for 1 hour twice weekly
B
Weight-bearing, nonjarring exercises have been proved to reduce or slow bone loss without causing vertebral compression. High-impact aerobics, jogging, and bowling are activities that actually could cause fracture in a client with osteoporosis. Walking would be the best choice as an exercise.
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