Question

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?
A. "Client performs relaxation exercises three times per day to reduce stress."
B. "Client walks 4 miles in 1 hour every day."
C. "Client's 24-hour dietary recall reveals low intake of fat and cholesterol."
D. "Client verbalizes an understanding of the need to seek emergency help if his heart rate increases markedly while at rest."

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Explanation:

Immediately after suffering a myocardial infarction, the patient must maintain rest and do light exercises only when the doctor authorizes it, but it should be noted that the exercise must be light, it is not recommended that the patient walk 4 miles in 1 hour every day.

During the first days of bed at rest, patients are encouraged to exercise well little by little. Initially, they can sit, then walk slowly to the bathroom, always with medical advice.

After a heart attack, many people need to take medication and adopt lifestyle changes. Do not neglect medical guidelines, as the risk of having a second heart attack within 10 years of the first is about 30%.