Author Question: The nurse is instructing a patient on the different types of aerobic exercises. Which of the ... (Read 63 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is instructing a patient on the different types of aerobic exercises. Which of the following is not an aerobic exercise?

a. rowing c. biceps curl
b. walking d. jumping rope

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a 60-year-old client newly diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes about ways to optimize health outcomes. The nurse tells the client that smoking cessation is especially important for the client because it:

1. Promotes weight gain.
2. Is a major factor in the development of diabetic neuropathy.
3. Accelerates arteriosclerotic changes in blood vessels.
4. Increases insulin resistance.

katheyjon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Aerobic exercises include rowing, jumping rope, walking, running, kickboxing, and swimming. A biceps curl would be either a strengthening exercise or an isotonic exercise.

Answer to Question 2

3. Accelerates arteriosclerotic changes in blood vessels.

Rationale:
Smoking is especially unhealthy for diabetic clients because smoking accelerates the arteriosclerotic effects that occur in blood vessels from elevated levels of blood glucose. Smoking is not associated with weight gain; in fact, people use weight gain as an excuse not to quit smoking. Poor glycemic control in diabetics is associated with the development of complications including diabetic neuropathy. Smoking does not affect insulin resistance.