Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client about the benefits of exercise. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B,D,E
Rationale
The correct choices (B,D,E) are supported by evidence-based benefits of exercise. B: Exercise improves sleep by promoting relaxation and reducing stress. D: Exercise decreases stress by releasing endorphins and reducing cortisol levels. E: Exercise increases mood by triggering the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine. Choices A and C are incorrect: A inhibiting endorphin release is not a benefit; C decreasing energy is not a desired outcome.