Preoperative exercises for a patient undergoing a lower extremity amputation include:
1. upper body training.
2. lower body training.
3. upper thigh training.
4. head and neck training.
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Upper body training will strengthen the arms to aid in movement after the loss of a lower extremity.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 940, Patient Teaching Plan OBJ: 4
TOP: Preoperative Nursing Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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