When Assessing the Activity-Exercise Pattern of a Patient with Chronic

Multiple Choice

When assessing the activity-exercise pattern of a patient with chronic vertigo syndrome, the nurse notes that the patient states, "I love to run for exercise, and I usually run five or six times a week, but now I feel dizzy when I run." Which action should be included in the plan of care?

A) Teaching the patient about the need to avoid activities that cause dizziness
B) Having the patient try running more in the early part of the day
C) Encouraging the patient to try riding a bicycle instead of running
D) Developing an exercise program that gradually increases time spent running