Type of Exercise General Description Indication/Purpose Client’s response Nursing Responsibility
Ambulation Ambulation, or walking, is a Encouraging new mothers to - The client Prior:
vital aspect of postoperative ambulate gently and gradually independently walks
care for new mothers aids in pain management by on her own to reduce - Assess the client’s
recovering from a cesarean promoting circulation and the pain in her stitch. overall health status,
section (C-section). Following releasing natural pain- including vital signs,
a C-section, ambulation serves relieving hormones. It also - The procedure is done level of pain, and any
multiple purposes in helps prevent complications in a careful manner in specific concerns or
facilitating recovery and such as blood clots and order to lessen the limitations that may
promoting overall well-being. pneumonia by improving pain. affect her ability to
blood flow and respiratory ambulate safely.
function. Furthermore, - Explain the purpose of
ambulation supports the the procedure.
healing process by promoting During:
tissue repair and reducing the - Assess the client’s
risk of postoperative pain level.
complications. - Monitor the client’s
response towards the
procedure, including
vital signs, pain level,
and any signs of
distress and difficulty.
After:
- Document the
patient’s response to
ambulation, including
changes in vital signs,
pain assessment, and
the distance or
duration of ambulation
achieved.
Progressive movement of To gradually increase joint - The patient cooperates with Prior:
Active Assistive ROM joints and muscles with partial mobility, strengthen muscles, her mother in stretching her
assistance from the therapist decrease stiffness and legs, knees and feet. - Check the vital signs of the
or the patient’s mother, promote good circulation. patient.
usually ankle circumduction, - The procedure is done in a
knee flexion and extension. careful manner in order to - Assess the physical
lessen the pain. condition of the patient, level
of pain and assist in proper
positioning.
- Ensure that the environment
is safe.
- Assess the ability and
readiness of the patient.
During:
- Begin the procedure with
precaution.
- Provide assistance to the
patient and give emotional
support throughout the
process.
- Monitor and observe the
condition of the patient.
After:
- Evaluate the response of the
patient and assist in position
of comfort.
- Attend to the needs of the
patient.
- Provide education regarding
proper body mechanics.
Type of Exercise General Description Indication/Purpose Client’s response Nursing Responsibility
A breathing technique called It can be a helpful tool in - This helps the patient to Prior:
Diaphragmatic breathing diaphragmatic breathing managing and relieving pain. calm and relaxes her body.
works the diaphragm, an While it may not eliminate - Explain to the patient and
important muscle that allows pain entirely, it can contribute - This helps to ease the pain mother the procedure of
breathing to a sense of relaxation and on her incision site. the exercise and gain
help reduce the perception of consent.
pain.
- Obtain patient’s vital
signs.
- Established rapport and
trusting relationship with
the patient and mother.
- Ensure a safe environment
for the patient.
- Assist the patient in
comfortable position.
During:
- Aid in providing health
teaching in regard to the
process of healing.
- Assist with health
education about adapting
to new life situations, not
just physically but
holistically.
- Advise patient and mother
to notify and report
immediately any
discomfort.
- Observe any pain or
discomfort.
- Be aware of non-verbal
cues.
- Assist the patient in the
exercise and do not put
too much pressure to do it.
After:
- Monitor patient’s progress
and response to the
exercise.
- Assist the patient in a
comfortable position.
- Obtain patient vital signs.
- Document and record all
the intervention done.
