A client with diabetes has proliferative retinopathy,nephropathy,and peripheral neuropathy.Which statement by the client indicates a good understanding of the disease and exercise?

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Exercise is not contraindicated for this client,although modifications based on existing pathology are necessary to prevent further injury.Swimming or water aerobics will give the client exercise without the worry of having the correct shoes or developing a foot injury.The client can walk outside if this is the exercise that he or she prefers.The client should not exercise too vigorously.

A Client with Diabetes Has Proliferative Retinopathy,nephropathy,and Peripheral Neuropathy