Question

For the middle-aged adult, exercise can reduce the risk of various health problems. Choose three health issues that regular physical exercise and activity can help prevent and manage. Discuss the prevalence of each of these health problems in society today. Describe measures that you would take as a nurse to assist clients with health promotion measures to incorporate exercise and physical activity into their lives. Include the kind of activities you would recommend, the amount of exercise, and the approach you would use to gain cooperation from the client. Support your response with evidenced-based literature.

Answer 1

The three most common health issues which can be managed effectively through exercise and physical activity are

• Obesity
• Cardiovascular issues like hypertension
• Type 2 diabetes

The prevalence of the health issues are

• Obesity: 18.5% in make and 21.5 % in female
• Hypertension: 57% in male ,43% in female
• Type 2 diabetes: high in urban population, high socioeconomic status or income group

Some the measures which can be taken to manage these issues as a nurse are

• To create awareness regarding the health issues and its consequences
• To screen the population in case of community health nurse
• Teach simple exercises to practice in daily life
• Reach time management to adapt exercise as regular regimen.

The kind of activities which can be provided to these clients are

• Daily brisk walking in the morning for atleast half an hour
• Jogging or mild running for a kilometre and then gradually increasing
• Claimbing stairs in case if there is no other means to do physical activity
• Bicycling, swimming,dancing can be inculcated
• Weight training

The best approach to gain cooperation is by interacting with the client,one to one communication and clarifying the queries, rewards and appreciation.