Mrs. White, 80 years old, is unable to leave her house, but she has good mobility in her home. The visiting nurse realizes Mrs. White needs some exercise and teaches her to
a. Do 15 push-ups two times a day
b. Do a range of motion with a can of soup
c. Do deep knee bends
d. Do nothing; after all, she is 80 years old and it does not matter
B
Simple exercises with a small can assist a older adult in strength building. Push-ups and deep knee bends may be a little aggressive for an older adult who is home alone. Response D is a poor choice because exercise, when appropriately planned, can be done with all ages—regardless of circumstances.
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