Exam 18: Physical Activity and Exercise

A nurse at a senior center promotes activity by leading exercise programs. Which of the following is a benefit of such exercise?

A nurse is educating a group of older adults on the benefits of an exercise program. The nurse includes education on when not to exercise. Which of the following should the nurse include in the education? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse caring for an older hospitalized woman is concerned about promoting functional status. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is working with an older individual who has recently started an exercise program. The individual tells the nurse, "This exercise thing is really hard, and I absolutely hate walking on a treadmill going nowhere. I think I am going to call it quits." Which of the following responses by the nurse will be most effective in encouraging the individual to remain in the program?

A nurse is using the function-focused care approach to care for a hospitalized older adult. The nurse is assisting the patient to transfer from the bed to a chair. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most congruent with this approach to care?

An older adult who has a balance disorder and has sustained repeated falls is recommended to start an exercise program. Which of the following exercises would be most beneficial in improving balance in this individual? (Select all that apply.)

A 75-year-old female asks a nurse "I know I should be moving, but how much is the right amount of exercise for me?" The best response of the nurse is:

A nurse is discussing the importance of exercise with a 78-year-old female who states: "I know I should be exercising, but I have arthritis in my knees and it is painful. Can you recommend a type of exercise that would be beneficial and cause me less pain?" Which of the following exercises should the nurse recommend?