A patient scheduled for surgery is being instructed in leg exercises and the pneumatic compression device.The nurse includes these instructions to decrease which postoperative complication?

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Leg exercises and pneumatic compression devices are used to decrease the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in postoperative patients. DVT is a serious complication that can occur due to reduced mobility and blood flow, causing blood clots to form in the veins of the legs, which can lead to a pulmonary embolism.

A Patient Scheduled for Surgery Is Being Instructed in Leg