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The Nurse Is Caring for a Middle-Aged Adult Who Verbalizes

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The nurse is caring for a middle-aged adult who verbalizes a desire to start jogging and has a goal to run a half marathon.Which is the most appropriate action of the nurse?


A) Tell the patient that exercising during middle age could lead to injury.
B) Recommend that the patient have a complete physical examination first.
C) Inform the patient that it is unwise to take up new sports during middle age.
D) Explain that the disability from normal aging prevents taking up new sports.

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