The nurse is instructing a postpartum client on when she can resume her normal exercise regimen of running for exercise most days of the week.Which statement indicates that teaching was effective?
A) "I can start my exercise regimen in 2 weeks."
B) "I will not be able to exercise because it is not recommended for breastfeeding women."
C) "I can exercise if I get 8 hours of sleep per day."
D) "I should check my energy level at home and increase exercise slowly."

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A) Checking the energy level and increasing activity slowly is the correct response because when energy returns, activity can be increased. Increasing activity slowly is safer and less likely to cause injury than starting off running long distances. Running might be feasible at 2 weeks, but it will depend upon the client's energy level. Breastfeeding should take place just prior to running to minimize chest discomfort. The inability to run because of breastfeeding is not a true statement; it is more comfortable to nurse prior to running, but running is not contraindicated. The need to have 8 hours of sleep before running is not a true statement; not all clients who get a total of 8 hours of sleep feel rested, because sleep can be interrupted.
B) Checking the energy level and increasing activity slowly is the correct response because when energy returns, activity can be increased. Increasing activity slowly is safer and less likely to cause injury than starting off running long distances. Running might be feasible at 2 weeks, but it will depend upon the client's energy level. Breastfeeding should take place just prior to running to minimize chest discomfort. The inability to run because of breastfeeding is not a true statement; it is more comfortable to nurse prior to running, but running is not contraindicated. The need to have 8 hours of sleep before running is not a true statement; not all clients who get a total of 8 hours of sleep feel rested, because sleep can be interrupted.
C) Checking the energy level and increasing activity slowly is the correct response because when energy returns, activity can be increased. Increasing activity slowly is safer and less likely to cause injury than starting off running long distances. Running might be feasible at 2 weeks, but it will depend upon the client's energy level. Breastfeeding should take place just prior to running to minimize chest discomfort. The inability to run because of breastfeeding is not a true statement; it is more comfortable to nurse prior to running, but running is not contraindicated. The need to have 8 hours of sleep before running is not a true statement; not all clients who get a total of 8 hours of sleep feel rested, because sleep can be interrupted.
D) Checking the energy level and increasing activity slowly is the correct response because when energy returns, activity can be increased. Increasing activity slowly is safer and less likely to cause injury than starting off running long distances. Running might be feasible at 2 weeks, but it will depend upon the client's energy level. Breastfeeding should take place just prior to running to minimize chest discomfort. The inability to run because of breastfeeding is not a true statement; it is more comfortable to nurse prior to running, but running is not contraindicated. The need to have 8 hours of sleep before running is not a true statement; not all clients who get a total of 8 hours of sleep feel rested, because sleep can be interrupted.

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