The nurse is developing an exercise plan for a patient with heart failure and a nursing diagnosis of Exercise intolerance.In doing so,what should the nurse include?
A)Plan for 20 minutes of continuous aerobic activity and increase as tolerated.
B)Perform 5-minute walks at the patient's pace at least 2 times a day.
C)Instruct the patient that he should not take his b-adrenergic blocker medication on exercise days.
D)Encourage a high-calorie diet to plan for extra calorie expenditure.

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A patient with the nursing diagnosis of Exercise intolerance should begin by performing 5-minute walks at his own pace at least twice a day.The patient would not be able to tolerate 20 minutes of continuous aerobic activity.Patients should be instructed to take medications as ordered.Low-calorie,low-sodium,and high-protein diets are best for this type of patient.

The Nurse Is Developing an Exercise Plan for a Patient