The nurse is working with the patient in developing an exercise plan.The patient tells the nurse that she just will not participate in a formal exercise program.The nurse then suggests that exercise activities can be incorporated into activities of daily living.The patient seems to be agreeable to that concept.Of the following activities,which would be considered a formal resistance training activity?
A)Doing laundry.
B)Making the bed.
C)Ironing.
D)Kneading bread.

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Formal resistance training includes weight training,but the same benefits can be obtained by performing ADLs such as pushing a vacuum cleaner,raking leaves,shovelling snow,and kneading bread.

The Nurse Is Working with the Patient in Developing an Exercise