A nurse wishes to encourage a patient to begin an exercise program.Which action should the nurse take in order to increase the likelihood of long-term compliance?
A) Create a list of possible long-term health benefits.
B) Gain insight into the patient's culture.
C) Encourage the patient to invest in expensive and durable fitness equipment.
D) Create a exercise routine for the patient to try.

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In order to encourage the client to engage in an exercise program with long-term compliance, the nurse should first gain insight into the patient's culture.Knowledge of immediate benefits is often more motivating than focusing on something that may or may not occur in the future.Expensive equipment is not necessary to maintain good health.The costs may be prohibitive for some people, discouraging their participation.Creating an exercise program for the patient will not work, unless it is tailored to the patient's needs and interests.

A Nurse Wishes to Encourage a Patient to Begin an Exercise