The nurse is reinforcing teaching a patient about resuming sexual activity following an MI 3 days ago. Which statement indicates patient understanding?

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The ability to climb two flights of stairs without experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or excessive fatigue is often used as a guideline to assess a patient's physical readiness to resume sexual activity after a myocardial infarction (MI). This guideline is based on the idea that if a person can perform this level of physical activity without symptoms, they likely have the cardiovascular fitness to engage in sexual activity, which has a similar level of exertion.

The Nurse Is Reinforcing Teaching a Patient About Resuming Sexual