What postpartum exercises should the nurse teach a patient who had a vaginal delivery yesterday? (Select all that apply.)
a. Abdominal tighteners
b. Head lift
c. Pelvic tilt
d. Kegel exercises
e. Leg lifts
ANS: A, B, C, D
Exercises for postpartum involution such as abdominal tighteners, head lifts, pelvic tilts, and Kegel exercises are acceptable. Leg lifts are too strenuous early in the postpartum period.
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