What instructions would the home care nurse give to a patient who was discharged from the hospital after thoracic surgery?
A) Walk one mile 3 to 4 times a week.
B) Use weights daily to increase arm strength.
C) Perform lower extremity exercises daily.
D) Perform shoulder exercises five times daily.
Ans: D
Feedback: The nurse emphasizes the importance of progressively increased activity. The nurse also instructs the patient on the importance of performing should exercise five times daily. The patient should ambulate with limits and realize that the return of strength will likely be gradual and likely will not include weight lifting or lengthy walks.
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