The nurse is preparing patient teaching for a patient diagnosed with peripheral edema secondary to right-sided heart failure.What intervention will promote circulation and reduce edema in the lower extremities?

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Frequent walking will not overtax the patient's heart but will provide muscle activity to promote venous return.Antihypertensives would be indicated only if the patient has high blood pressure; the scenario does not indicate this.Vigorous exercise would not be tolerated by a patient with heart failure and could be very dangerous.Shortness of breath would indicate the need to notify the provider,and oxygen would not promote circulation.

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