The nurse demonstrates postoperative exercises for a patient. In which order will the nurse instruct the patient to perform the exercises?
1) Turning
2) Breathing
3) Coughing
4) Leg exercises

A) 4, 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 3, 4
C) 2, 3, 4, 1
D) 3, 1, 4, 2

Learning Objectives

• Identify the necessity of thorough patient education and preparation before undertaking surgery, including the involvement of family members.
• Acquire insight into the techniques for averting infections in surgical areas while highlighting the necessity to maintain patient comfort and safety.