What should the nurse consider when planning an exercise program for a person with activity intolerance? (Select all that apply.)
a. Identification of factors that contribute to activity intolerance
b. Arranging activities that progress from mild to more demanding
c. Rapid pacing activities to build up stamina
d. Individualizing the plan to include activities that the patient particularly likes
e. Including the patient in the planning phase
ANS: A, B, D, E
Rapid pacing of activities will only result in continued activity intolerance. Pacing should be slowly increased to build stamina.
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