Multiple Choice
Flynn, a 38-year-old businessman, is admitted for severe chest pain unrelieved by sublingual nitroglycerin. Mr. Flynn is diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction and kept in complete bed rest to prevent myocardial stress. After six days, the nurse is preparing the client for ambulation, as ordered by the physician. The client is at risk of orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following activities prevents orthostatic hypotension related to hypovolemia?
A) The client independently transfers from the bed to commode.
B) The client sits on the bed three times daily.
C) Performing leg and foot exercises.
D) Performing incentive spirometry every 2 hours.
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