The nurse is teaching a client who is in a body cast how to perform exercises to reduce the effects of immobilization. Which teaching point is recommended for clients confined to bed?
A) "Too much exercise is better than too little exercise."
B) "Flex and extend the affected joints regularly."
C) "Do not use the trapeze bar for exercise."
D) "Wiggle the fingers or toes of affected extremities."

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Wiggling the fingers or toes of affected extremities helps maintain circulation and muscle tone, which is important for clients confined to bed to reduce the effects of immobilization.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Client Who Is in a Body