Practice Question
A rehabilitation nurse is developing an activity plan for a client. The nurse should recognize that which activity plan would best conserve the client's energy without compromising physical or mental health?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Scheduling energy-intensive activities at the time of day when the client has higher energy levels.
Rationale:
🟣 Planning activities during periods of natural peak energy is the best approach for conserving energy while maintaining physical and mental functioning.
🟣 This method aligns with rehabilitation principles of activity pacing, which prevents overexertion and helps the client maintain endurance.
🟣 Matching activity timing to the client’s rhythm allows meaningful tasks to be completed efficiently, improving independence and therapeutic outcomes.
🟣 This balanced approach supports gradual conditioning while avoiding unnecessary fatigue, which is essential for long-term recovery.
❌ Incorrect Options Explained
❌ Restricting visitors – May help with rest but does not support overall energy conservation strategies.
❌ Multiple naps daily – Can fragment sleep patterns and reduce daytime functioning.
❌ Scheduling all activities together – Causes fatigue spikes and overwhelms the client.
Want to practice more questions like this?
This question is from NSG 234 EXAM III Version A 2025 which contains 40 questions.
More Questions from This Exam
A client is actively experiencing status epilepticus. Which of the following medications is most appropriate for immediate cessation of this type of seizure?
Answer Choices:
The nurse is making a list of needed supplies in the event of a bioterrorism attack. The nurse recognizes that community members exposed to anthrax will need access to which medication?
Answer Choices:
After attending a class on hospice care, a student nurse knows that hospice care includes which of the following statements? Select all that apply.
Answer Choices:
The nurse cares for a client who sustained a head injury and is experiencing increased intracranial pressure. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assessment at 0800 was eye-opening to speech, confused, and obeys command. At 1030 the nurse assesses the client, and the GCS is now eye-opening to pain, inappropriate words, and flex to withdraw from pain. Which action by the nurse is priority?
Answer Choices:
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4