A 35-year-old female client tells the nurse that she is having difficulty managing her job, family, and the needs of her aging parents. To help this client avoid chronic illnesses later in life, which of the following should the nurse instruct?
1. Plan to change jobs to reduce stress.
2. Do not smoke; keep weight within normal limits; exercise.
3. Enlist the help of her children to aid with the aging parents' care.
4. Consider not working until the children are raised.
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Stress-related health problems for young and middle-aged adults are associated with work, finances, and multiple responsibilities with family. Since obesity, unhealthy diets, and insufficient exercise can be precursors to chronic disease in later life, the nurse should instruct the client to begin health-promoting behaviors such as not smoking, keeping weight within normal limits, and exercising. The nurse should not suggest that the client not work or have her children help with the aging parents.
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