Health PromotionQuestion 44 of 120
The nurse is teaching an older adult about safe physical activity. Which recommendation is appropriate for most healthy older adults?
a.Avoid all exercise to prevent injury
b.Only exercise if pain is present
c.Perform only high-intensity workouts
d.Aim for about 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly plus balance exercises
Explanation
Most healthy older adults benefit from about 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity weekly plus muscle-strengthening and balance exercises to reduce falls and chronic disease risk.
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