A nurse leads a psychoeducational group for depressed patients. The nurse plans to implement an exercise regime for each patient. The rationale to use when presenting this plan to the treatment team is that exercise:
a. has an antidepressant effect comparable to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
b. prevents damage from overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
c. detoxifies the body by removing metabolic wastes and other toxins.
d. improves mood stability for patients with bipolar disorders.
Answer: A