A pregnant patient who swims 3–5 times per week asks the nurse whether she should stop this activity. What is the appropriate nursing response?
1. "You should decrease the number of times you swim per week."
2. "Continuing your exercise program would be beneficial."
3. "You should discontinue your exercise program immediately."
4. "You should consider a less strenuous type of exercise."
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Rationale 1: There is no need to decrease the number of times swimming per week.
Rationale 2: Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily is recommended for pregnant women. Women who exercise regularly have better muscle tone, self-image, bowel function, energy levels, sleep, and postpartum recovery than do those who are sedentary.
Rationale 3: Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily is recommended for pregnant women.
Rationale 4: Swimming is an appropriate exercise during pregnancy.
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