Question

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a client comes to the health care provider’s office for a follow - up visit 4 weeks after suffering a myocardial infarction (mi). which evaluation statement suggests that the client needs more instruction?

• “client verbalizes an understanding of the need to seek emergency help if heart rate increases markedly while at rest.”
• “client’s 24 - hour dietary recall reveals low intake of fat and cholesterol.”
• “client walks 4 miles in 1 hour every day.”
• “client performs relaxation exercises three times per day to reduce stress.”

Explanation:

After a myocardial infarction (MI), clients need to follow specific activity guidelines. The recommended activity level post - MI is usually gradual and not overly strenuous. Walking 4 miles in 1 hour every day is too vigorous an activity for a client who is 4 weeks post - MI. The other options show appropriate understanding: seeking emergency help for marked resting heart rate increase, low fat and cholesterol intake, and stress reduction via relaxation exercises.

Answer:

"Client walks 4 miles in 1 hour every day."