The nurse is planning an exercise class for a group of young adults. Which of the following would the nurse include as benefits of regular physical activity? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
2. Reduced risk of skin cancer
3. Reduced risk of colon cancer
4. Reduced risk of renal disease
5. Reduced risk of hypertension
1,3,5
Rationale 1: Regular physical activity has been found to decrease the risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease.
Rationale 2: The development of skin cancer is not related to physical activity.
Rationale 3: Regular physical activity has been found to decrease the risk of developing or dying from colon cancer.
Rationale 4: The development of renal disease is not related to physical activity.
Rationale 5: Regular physical activity has been found to decrease the risk of developing or dying from hypertension.
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