A 68-year-old healthy male tells the nurse that he would like to begin

A 68-year-old healthy male tells the nurse that he would like to begin exercising an hour each day to assist in maintaining his health.

Upon questioning, the client reveals that he has been pretty sedentary but the unexpected death of a close friend has motivated him to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The nurse should
A) praise the client’s decision and refer him to a local gym for weight lifting and cardio workouts.
B) tell the client that beginning to exercise at his age will reap few benefits.
C) encourage the client to start with short intervals of moderate physical activity and gradually build to his hour goal.
D) promote the use of high-intensity exercise to maximize the benefits for this client.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

C