A patient with NYHA class II congestive heart failure is currently receiving physical therapy.Instruction about energy conservation will be included in the patient education session.Which of the following recommendations would be appropriate for this patient?

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Table 4-R provides a number of recommendations for energy conservation. Of the answers choices, answer (C) is correct as it recommends alternating easy tasks with difficult tasks to help a patient maintain an overall low intensity with rest incorporated. Answer (A) is incorrect; it should be stop to rest before you get tired; answer (B) is incorrect; you should spread out tedious tasks; answer (D) is incorrect; you should make changes in the environment to make activities easier such as keeping items within easy reach.

A Patient with NYHA Class II Congestive Heart Failure Is