The nurse at an assisted-living facility uses the Exercise and Screening for You (EASY)tool to plan an exercise program for a female resident who is in good health except that her height has decreased ½ inch.Which exercise safety tip from EASY calls for the nurse to assess the resident before planning care?

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The nurse needs more information because the reason the resident's height has decreased is not known.Therefore to obtain the information,the nurse decides to complete a resident assessment before planning an exercise program.The shrinkage can be due to atrophy of intervertebral discs,compression fractures,or changes in the curvature of the spine,any of which can be aggravated by incorrectly exercising.With a complete assessment,however,the nurse can plan a suitable exercise program for the resident.Red,warm,swollen joints are usually due to gout or rheumatoid arthritis; fortunately,the resident does not have these health problems.However,this is a good recommendation for anyone who exercises.Evaluating an individual's surroundings when exercising does not alert the nurse who is considering an exercise plan for this resident; however,this is a good,general recommendation for anyone who exercises.Warming up with low-to-moderate exercises is a good recommendation for anyone who exercises.

The Nurse at an Assisted-Living Facility Uses the Exercise and Screening