A nurse is caring for a client with cardiomyopathy who has a nursing diagnosis of Activity Intolerance.Which intervention is inappropriate for this nursing diagnosis?
A) Spacing out nursing activities so client fatigue is lessened.
B) Assisting with client ADLs as necessary.
C) Using passive and active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises as tolerated.
D) Consulting with a physical therapist on an activity plan.

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A) The client who is experiencing activity intolerance should have nursing interventions implemented that encourage and preserve client energy. Assisting the client with ADLs, utilizing ROM exercises, and consulting with physical therapy are all interventions which support this nursing diagnosis. The nurse should cluster nursing activities, not space them out, in order to conserve client energy.
B) The client who is experiencing activity intolerance should have nursing interventions implemented that encourage and preserve client energy. Assisting the client with ADLs, utilizing ROM exercises, and consulting with physical therapy are all interventions which support this nursing diagnosis. The nurse should cluster nursing activities, not space them out, in order to conserve client energy.
C) The client who is experiencing activity intolerance should have nursing interventions implemented that encourage and preserve client energy. Assisting the client with ADLs, utilizing ROM exercises, and consulting with physical therapy are all interventions which support this nursing diagnosis. The nurse should cluster nursing activities, not space them out, in order to conserve client energy.
D) The client who is experiencing activity intolerance should have nursing interventions implemented that encourage and preserve client energy. Assisting the client with ADLs, utilizing ROM exercises, and consulting with physical therapy are all interventions which support this nursing diagnosis. The nurse should cluster nursing activities, not space them out, in order to conserve client energy.

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