In assisting the patient to exercise,the nurse should
A) Expect that pain will occur with exercise of unused muscle groups.
B) Set the pace for the exercise class.
C) Force muscles or joints to go just beyond resistance.
D) Stop the exercise if pain is experienced.

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Assess for pain,shortness of breath,or a change in vital signs.If present,stop exercise.Let each patient exercise at his or her own pace.Assess for joint limitations,and do not force a muscle or a joint during exercise.

In Assisting the Patient to Exercise,the Nurse Should