You Are a Nurse on the Acute Care for the Elderly

You are a nurse on the Acute Care for the Elderly Unit,which has an activity program for patients on the unit.All patients are encouraged to get out of bed and walk to the activity program daily.This program is based on the understanding that:

A) fewer registered nurse staff are required to care for patients who are ambulatory.
B) physical activity improves mobility,balance,and muscle strength.
C) fewer falls occur in patients who are out of bed than among those who are on bedrest.
D) older adults who are ambulatory have less of a risk of developing hypothermia.