The nurse works with elderly clients in a wellness screening clinic on a weekly basis.Which of the following statements made by the nurse is the most therapeutic regarding their mobility?

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Clients in the older adult age group should be advised to exercise their joints regularly to their level of tolerance.Shoulder pain is not a normal finding in the older adult.It may indicate a condition such as arthritis.Exercise programs should begin conservatively and progress slowly.Periodic and thorough review of all medications being used is important to restrict the number of medications used to the fewest necessary.Concurrent use of medications increases the risk for adverse reactions.

The Nurse Works with Elderly Clients in a Wellness Screening