A 70-year-old patient is recovering from an acute episode of COPD.In planning with the patient to increase his activity tolerance at home,which of the following activities does the nurse understand is an appropriate exercise goal for the patient?

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Walking for 20 minutes a day with a pulse rate less than 150 beats/min is a safe and appropriate exercise goal for a patient recovering from COPD, as it helps improve cardiovascular fitness without overexerting the patient.

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