A client with asthma tries to jog a mile but cannot finish and complains of fatigue. An appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:
A) Activity Intolerance related to fatigue
B) Activity Intolerance related to poor conditioning
C) Activity Intolerance related to limited range of motion
D) Activity Intolerance related to heat
Ans: A
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Commonly, disorders that affect oxygenation, such as respiratory or cardiac problems, decrease a client's ability to tolerate increases in activity.
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