A Patient Is Being Treated for a Fractured Hip and the Nurse

A patient is being treated for a fractured hip and the nurse is aware of the need to implement interventions to prevent muscle wasting and other complications of immobility. What intervention best addresses the patients need for exercise?

A) Performing gentle leg lifts with both legs
B) Performing massage to stimulate circulation
C) Encouraging frequent use of the overbed trapeze
D) Encouraging the patient to log roll side to side once per hour