The nurse is working with an older adult client who has osteoarthritis that affects the mobility of both hips. In developing a plan of care, the nurse must consider the recommended levels of physical activity according to the CDC
The best goal for this client is: 1. The client will bicycle at 10 mph for 1 hour or more every day.
2. The client will jog for 15 minutes per day 5 days per week.
3. The client will walk at least 5 mph for 15 minutes per day.
4. The client will swim for 15 minutes per day 5 days per week.
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Rationale 1: Bicycling at 10 mph for 1 hour or more every day is considered vigorous physical activity according to the CDC guidelines and would most likely place excess strain on the client's hip joints that are affected by the osteoarthritis.
Rationale 2: Jogging for 15 minutes per day 5 days per week is considered vigorous physical activity according to the CDC guidelines and would place excess strain on the client's hip joints that are affected by the osteoarthritis.
Rationale 3: Walking at least 5 mph for 15 minutes per day is considered vigorous physical activity according to the CDC guidelines and would most likely place excess strain on the client's hip joints that are affected by the osteoarthritis.
Rationale 4: The CDC recommends that older adults follow the same guidelines for physical activity as adults (moderate intensity physical activity at least 2 hours and 30 minutes per week or 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous activity or a combination of moderate and vigorous physical activity per week); if chronic conditions cause limitations, older adults should participate in as much physical activity as their condition allows. Swimming would place the least amount of strain on the hip joints affected by the osteoarthritis, and 15 minutes per day 5 days per week is moderate physical activity that would help maintain joint mobility.
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