-Monique Is a 79-Year-Old Patient Who Enjoys Being Active

Multiple Choice

-Monique is a 79-year-old patient who enjoys being active. Recently, however, her arthritis is getting worse, and she has been having more trouble moving around lately. She tells you that she wants to exercise and stay active, but she is not sure what kinds of exercise she can do now. Which of the following recommendations might you make?

A) "Take a pain pill after you exercise."
B) "Aerobic exercise is good for you even if you have arthritis."
C) "It is not necessary to exercise at your age."
D) "Try swimming or exercising your joints underwater."
E) "Any kind of exercise will make the arthritis worse."