Which of the following should the nurse recommend for a moderate-intensity exercise for older adults who are ambulatory and in good health?
A) Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes.
B) Work in the garden for 45 minutes.
C) Swim laps in the pool for 20 minutes.
D) Wash and wax the car for 75 minutes.

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According to the American Geriatrics Society,the nurse can safely recommend swimming laps for 20 minutes consecutively to older adults.The nurse can safely recommend walking 2 miles in 30 minutes,but walking for 60 minutes is excessive.Older adults should limit gardening to 35 to 40 minutes at a time.The older adult can wash and wax a car for a combined 45 to 60 minutes.

Which of the Following Should the Nurse Recommend for a Moderate-Intensity