Multiple Choice
The nurse develops a teaching plan to help increase activity tolerance at home for an older adult with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . Which instructions would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
A) Stop exercising when you feel short of breath.
B) Walk until pulse rate exceeds 130 beats/minute.
C) Limit exercise to activities of daily living (ADLs) .
D) Walk 15 to 20 minutes a day at least 3 times/week.
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