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5. 4. 7. Goal: encourage early movement and ambulation to prevent complications of immobilization.
         1. Turn or reposition q2h.
         2. ROM: passive and active exercises.
         3. Encourage leg exercises.
         4. Use preventive treatments—antiembolic stockings, graduated compression stockings, or external pneumatic compression sleeves:
            1. With compression stockings, highest pressure (100%) at ankles, lowest pressure (40%) at midthigh.
            2. Compression sleeves, three chambers sequentially inflated-deflated to stimulate venous return.
         5. Assist with standing or use of commode if allowed.
         6. Encourage resumption of personal care as soon as possible.
         7. Assist with ambulation in room as soon as allowed. Avoid chair sitting because it enhances venous pooling and may predispose to thrombophlebitis.
   5. Evaluation/outcome criteria:
      1. Incision heals without infection.
      2. No complications, e.g., atelectasis, pneumonia, thrombophlebitis.
      3. Normal bowel and bladder functions resume.
      4. Carries out activities of daily living, self-care.
      5. Accepts possible limitations: dietary, activity, body image (e.g., no depression, complies with treatment regimen).