Which activities would best promote healthy and maintenance among older adults?

bsnrnoh · May 8, 2005

I have a test question:
A nurse is assisting in planning group activities for older clients. Which of the following activities would best promote healthy and maintenance among older adults?
A. Gardening every day for an hour
B. Cycling three times a week for 20 minutes
C. Sculpting once a week for 40 minutes
D. Walking three to five times a week for 30 minutes
Which letter is correct?
Thank you for your reply

a

sharann, BSN, RN · May 8, 2005

I'd say D personally. Depends on activit level. This is a poorly phrased question.

markjrn · May 8, 2005

I have a test question:
A nurse is assisting in planning group activities for older clients. Which of the following activities would best promote healthy and maintenance among older adults?
A. Gardening every day for an hour
B. Cycling three times a week for 20 minutes
C. Sculpting once a week for 40 minutes
D. Walking three to five times a week for 30 minutes
Which letter is correct?
Thank you for your reply

It depends on their physical capabilities. You don't want to risk falls, etc. Based on safety, I would choose "A", since I have such limited info.

hollyster · May 8, 2005

How about E.? Whatever the person enjoyed most?

Different people like different things, one senior might find a thirty minute walk enjoyable while to someone else it would seem like a forced road march.

Staying engaged mentally and physically and involved in a variety of areas are the factors that I believe would most lead to maintaining health both physical and mental.

I have never been good at multiple choice questions. :)

stidget99 · May 8, 2005

I would opt for 'D' simply because it more varied. Walking is great for all body systems.

madwife2002, BSN, RN · May 8, 2005

D they may not have a garden lol