Posted by: Pdfprep
Post Date: November 25, 2020
A client had a vaginal delivery 3 days ago and is discharged from the hospital on the 2nd day postpartum. She told the RN, “I need to start exercising so that I can get back into shape. Could yousuggest an exercise I could begin with?’’
The RN could suggest which one of the following?
A . Push-ups
B . Jumping jacks
C . Leg lifts
D . Kegel exercises
Answer: D
Explanation:
(A, B, C) This exercise is too strenuous at this time.
(D) This exercise is recommended for the first few days after delivery. It helps to stimulate muscle tonus in the area of the perineum and the area around the urinary meatus and vagina.
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