After discussing appropriate exercise activities with an overweight patient who is starting to exercise as part of a weight-loss program, the nurse will determine that the instructions have been understood when the patient reports

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Exercise should be done daily for 30 minutes to an hour. Exercising in highly aerobic activities for short bursts or only once a week is not helpful and may be dangerous in an individual who has not been exercising. Running may be appropriate, but a patient should start with an exercise that is less stressful and can be done for a longer period. Weight-lifting is not as helpful as aerobic exercise in weight loss.

After Discussing Appropriate Exercise Activities with an Overweight Patient Who