The nurse instructs an obese 22-year-old man with a sedentary job about the health benefits of an exercise program. The nurse evaluates that teaching is effective when the patient makes which statement?

a. "The goal is to walk at least 10,000 steps every day of the week."
b. "Weekend aerobics for 2 hours is better than exercising every day."
c. "Aerobic exercise will increase my appetite and result in weight gain."
d. "Exercise causes weight loss by decreasing my resting metabolic rate."


Answer: a. "The goal is to walk at least 10,000 steps every day of the week."

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