A patient is being discharged from the hospital following a myocardial infarction. He is encouraged to practice frequent leg exercises and ambulate in the hallway as directed by his physician. Which of the following reflects the actual purpose of exercise in this patient?
  1. Increases fitness and exercise capacity and to prevent future heart attacks
  2. Prevention of bedsores
  3. Prevention of deep vein thrombosis
  4. Prevention of constipation
Explanation
Answer- C - The actual purpose of exercise is to prevent deep vein thrombosis. Exercise is important for all patients which are hospitalized to prevent deep vein thrombosis. Exercise promotes muscular contraction which increases venous return and prevents hemostasis in the lower limbs. The exercise done for this purpose is not vigorous enough to increase physical fitness, prevention of bedsores or constipation.
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