The nurse is preparing to instruct a client scheduled for surgery on how to perform leg exercises. What reasons should the nurse include when explaining the purpose of these exercises to the client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Maintains muscle tone
2. Promotes cardiac output
3. Ensures range of motion
4. Prevents the development of pneumonia
5. Reduces the risk for deep venous thrombosis
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
1. Leg exercises maintain muscle tone, which facilitates early ambulation.
2. As the leg muscles contract and relax, blood is pumped back to the heart, promoting cardiac output.
3. Leg exercises maintain range of motion, which facilitates early ambulation.
4. Deep breathing and coughing exercises help prevent the development of pneumonia.
5. Leg exercises are taught to reduce the risk for developing deep venous thrombosis.
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