Prior to surgery, the nurse instructed the patient on exercises that should be done prior to and after surgery. The patient is currently recovering from surgery and is experiencing a deep vein thrombosis. Which preoperative exercise instruction was not adequate for this patient?

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Leg exercises are important to prevent blood clots, especially deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a common complication after surgery. Therefore, it seems that the preoperative exercise instruction on leg exercises was not adequate or not followed properly. The other three options (deep breathing and coughing, use of incentive spirometry, and splinting when coughing) are important pre- and post-operative exercises to prevent respiratory complications such as atelectasis and pneumonia.

Prior to Surgery, the Nurse Instructed the Patient on Exercises