Practice Question
A nurse is providing education about physical activity to an adolescent who has beta thalassemia. Which of the following statements by the adolescent Indicates that the education was effective?
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Correct Answer:
"l can participate in low impact activities such as bike riding, swimming, or yoga."
Rationale:
🔵 Beta thalassemia can cause chronic anemia, which reduces oxygen-carrying capacity and can lead to fatigue and exercise intolerance.
🔵 Low-impact activities support cardiovascular fitness while reducing the risk of overexertion and limiting stress on bones and joints.
🔵 Many clients with thalassemia also have risk for bone changes and, in some cases, splenomegaly, so avoiding high-contact sports helps prevent injury.
🔵 Choosing swimming, biking, or yoga demonstrates understanding of safe activity that can be paced with rest breaks and hydration.
🔵 This statement reflects effective learning because it balances activity participation with safety, energy conservation, and symptom monitoring.
“I can participate in any sport I would like, as long as I wear protective gear.”
🔵 Protective gear does not eliminate risks related to anemia-related fatigue or potential splenic injury with contact sports.
🔵 Activity choice should be guided by tolerance and risk level, not “any sport.”
“I cannot partake in any sports due to my diagnosis.”
🔵 Complete restriction is unnecessary; many adolescents can safely participate in appropriate activities.
🔵 Encouraging safe exercise helps overall conditioning and quality of life.
“I can participate in individual sports like track or cross country.”
🔵 These may be high-endurance and can trigger dyspnea and fatigue in anemia if intensity is not controlled.
🔵 While some may participate with provider guidance, the safest general teaching emphasizes low-impact options.
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