The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient will the nurse see first?
A) A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease doing stretching exercises
B) A patient with diabetes mellitus carrying hard candy while doing exercises
C) A patient with a heart attack doing isometric exercises
D) A patient with hypertension doing Tai Chi exercises

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The nurse must see the myocardial infarction patient first to stop this type of exercise. It is important to understand the energy expenditure (increased respiratory rate and increased work on the heart) associated with isometric exercises because the exercises are sometimes contraindicated in certain patients' illnesses (e.g., myocardial infarction or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). All the rest are appropriate. Stretching exercises are beneficial for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Also instruct patients to perform low- to moderate-intensity exercises, carry a concentrated form of carbohydrates (sugar packets or hard candy), and wear a medical alert bracelet. The effect of a Tai Chi exercise program has demonstrated a significant reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressures.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Group of Patients