The nurse who is feeling sluggish and gaining weight decides to take a 20-minute walk daily during the lunch break but seldom manages to do it. What is the nurse's best corrective action?
A) Find a coworker to walk with
B) Write WALK! on an index card and tape it to the locker
C) Buy a new pair of walking shoes and wear them to work
D) Borrow an exercise video from the library and try it out at home
A
Feedback:
Efforts to improve self-care practices can be facilitated by partnering with a "buddy" who can offer support, encouragement, and a means for accountability. Writing "Walk" on an index card, buying new walking shoes, or borrowing an exercise video may or may not help the nurse with accountability for the self-care plan.
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