Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
The female client diagnosed with osteoporosis tells the nurse she is going to perform swim aerobics for 30 minutes every day. Which response is most appropriate by the nurse?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Walking, a weight-bearing exercise, better promotes bone density than swimming for osteoporosis. Daily swimming is less effective, sedentary activities worsen osteoporosis, and praise ignores efficacy.