An elderly woman had a series of lab tests that indicate she is healthy, but she has had several colds lately and often feels fatigued (although she is not depressed). She eats lightly but has a healthful diet
Which is the best advice a nurse could give her for improving her health? A) Increase total food intake.
B) Take mega-doses of vitamins.
C) Exercise more.
D) Have psychotherapy.
C
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Eating more is inadvisable; current research indicates that a light but nourishing diet is best for most people. Although a daily vitamin/mineral supplement is a healthful practice, mega-doses of vitamins are seldom needed, and use of them should be supervised by a physician. Psychotherapy does not seem to be indicated; the woman is not depressed, and no other mental problem is mentioned. Exercise should help her general health, making her feel more awake during the day and helping her sleep at night. That, in turn, will increase her resistance to colds.
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