During a nursing assessment, an older adult tells the nurse about increasing loss of balance. Which patient teaching should the nurse implement to address musculoskeletal reasons for the loss of balance?
a. Exercise with light weights
b. Stand on one foot at a time
c. Train with the use of sit-ups
d. Work out in a swimming pool
B
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A Incorrect. Lifting weights helps to increase muscle strength.
B Correct. Loss of balance from a musculoskeletal perspective is usually due to loss of core muscle strength, thus the nurse suggests standing on one foot at a time, while holding onto a chair-back if necessary, and working to increase the duration of the exercise.
C Incorrect. Sit-ups are contraindicated for older adults because they put tre-mendous amounts of stress on the lumbar spine.
D Incorrect. Low-impact aerobic exercise helps to improve conditioning and en-durance.
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