The nurse encourages the patient who is recovering from a myocardial infarct (MI) to ask the health care provider to prescribe a cardiac rehabilitation series in order to learn to (select all that apply):
a. improve stamina.
b. strengthen muscles.
c. plan an appropriate diet.
d. select herbal remedies.
e. reduce risk of further problems.
f.
understand heart condition.
ANS: A, B, E, F
Cardiac rehabilitation offers exercise programs to increase strength and increase stamina. Educational opportunities are offered on reduction of risk and understanding the disease process.
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