A 21-year-old woman is at 12 weeks' gestation with her first baby. She has cardiac disease, class III, as a result of having had childhood rheumatic fever. Which planned activity would indicate to the nurse that the patient needs further teaching?

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Starting classes in water aerobics may not be safe for a woman with cardiac disease, especially during pregnancy. The increased physical exertion and strain on the heart can be dangerous. The nurse should discuss safer forms of exercise with the patient. The other options indicate appropriate self-care and healthcare management during pregnancy for a woman with cardiac disease.

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