The nurse is caring for a client who has had an acute myocardial infarction and the client asks the nurse about when sexual intercourse can be resumed. Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

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Sexual activity places about as much physical stress on the cardiovascular system as climbing two flights of stairs. The other responses do not directly address the client's question, or may not be accurate for this client.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Had