A nurse is assisting a postoperative patient with condition- ing exercises to prepare for ambulation. The nurse correctly instructs the patient to do which actions? Select all that apply. a. Do...

A nurse is assisting a postoperative patient with condition-
ing exercises to prepare for ambulation. The nurse correctly

instructs the patient to do which actions? Select all that apply.
a. Do full-body pushups in bed six to eight times daily.
b. Breathe in and out smoothly during quadriceps drills.
c. Place the bed in the lowest position or use a footstool for
dangling.
d. Dangle on the side of the bed for 30 to 60 minutes.

e. Allow the nurse to bathe the patient completely to prevent
fatigue.
f. Perform quadriceps 2 to 3 times per hour, 4 to 6 times a
day.