Question

After surgery for bilateral adrenalectomy, the client is kept on bed rest for several days. which exercise will be most effective for preparing a client for ambulation after a period of bed rest?

Answer 1

For walking, a group of four muscles, known as Quadriceps muscles are the most important. A complete bed rest for a longer period of time causes the reduction in the flexibility of the quadriceps. So, in order to prepare a person for ambulating after a long bed rest, the nurse should focus to restore the flexibility in the quadriceps. This can be done by alternating flexing and relaxing the quadriceps. This exercise would help in reviving the strength of the quadriceps.