Pn fundamentals 2023
Pn fundamentals 2023 ( 55 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about beginning an exercise program with an older adult client who is at risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following activities should the nurse recommend?
Passive range-of-motion exercises do not provide sufficient bone-strengthening benefits for osteoporosis prevention.
Bowling, while weight-bearing, may involve sudden twists and movements that could risk injury for an older adult with osteoporosis.
Walking is a weight-bearing exercise that is low-impact, which helps improve bone density and is generally safe and recommended for osteoporosis prevention.
Jogging could be too high-impact and increase the risk of fractures in clients at risk for osteoporosis.
A. Passive range-of-motion exercises do not provide sufficient bone-strengthening benefits for osteoporosis prevention.
B. Bowling, while weight-bearing, may involve sudden twists and movements that could risk injury for an older adult with osteoporosis.
C. Walking is a weight-bearing exercise that is low-impact, which helps improve bone density and is generally safe and recommended for osteoporosis prevention.
D. Jogging could be too high-impact and increase the risk of fractures in clients at risk for osteoporosis.