The nurse is developing an exercise plan for someone diagnosed with congestive heart failure and exercise intolerance.In doing so,the nurse should
A) Plan for 20 minutes of continuous aerobic activity and increase as tolerated.
B) Perform 6-minute walks at the patient's pace at least 2 times a day.
C) Instruct the patient that he should not take his beta blocker medication on exercise days.
D) Encourage a high-calorie diet to plan for extra calorie expenditure.

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For the diagnosis of exercise intolerance,the patient should begin by performing 6-minute walks at his own pace at least twice a day.The patient would not be able to tolerate 20 minutes of continuous aerobic activity.Patients should be instructed to take medications as ordered.Low-calorie,low-sodium,and high-protein diets are best for this type of patient.

The Nurse Is Developing an Exercise Plan for Someone Diagnosed