An older adult client tells the nurse,"I tire easily." Which activities best assist the client to conserve energy?

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Major tasks should be performed in the morning,when energy levels are high.Lesser tasks should be done throughout the day after frequent rest periods.Gathering equipment before performing a chore decreases unneeded steps.Carrying more than one or two items at a time saves time and energy.It takes less energy to push items than to carry them.Breaking larger chores into smaller ones allows rest periods between activities and gives the client a sense of completion if unable to complete the whole task.Someone should be hired to do the chores only if the client cannot do them.The outcome should be achieving independence as close as possible to the pre-disability level.

An Older Adult Client Tells the Nurse,"I Tire Easily