In assisting the patient to exercise,which of the following should the nurse do?
A)Expect that pain will occur with exercise of unused muscle groups.
B)Set the pace for the exercise.
C)Force muscles or joints to go just beyond resistance.
D)Stop the exercise if the patient experiences pain.

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The nurse should assess for pain,shortness of breath,or a change in vital signs.If any of these is present,the exercise should be stopped.Each patient should be allowed to exercise at his or her own pace.The nurse assesses for joint limitations and must not force a muscle or a joint during exercise.

In Assisting the Patient to Exercise,which of the Following Should