Many patients find it difficult to incorporate an exercise program into their daily lives because of time constraints.For these patients,it is beneficial to reinforce that many activities of daily living (ADLs) are used to accumulate the recommended 30 minutes or more per day of moderate-intensity physical activity.When instructing these patients,what should the nurse explain?

A) Housework is not considered an aerobic exercise.
B) To strengthen back muscles,the patient should bend using back muscles.
C) Daily chores should begin with gentle stretches.
D) The patient should stick to one chore until it is done before beginning a new one.

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Jiatong Jiang · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Daily chores should begin with gentle stretches.Housework is considered aerobic exercise.To make it more aerobic,the person can work faster and scrub harder.People should bend their legs rather than their back to prevent back injury.Cleaning activities should be alternated to prevent overworking the same muscle groups.

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