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Abstract
Hospital immobilization after a cardiac event can cause complications. The pathophysiology of complications, research concerning benefits of early ambulation, and recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine are discussed.
期刊介绍:
MEDSURG Nursing, The Journal of Adult Health, is the official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN). The journal provides its readers with the multidisciplinary information they need to provide clinically excellent patient care and to enhance their nursing practice. MEDSURG Nursing supports adult health/medical-surgical nurses as they strive for excellence in patient care, private practice, and outpatient health care settings in urban, suburban, and rural locations. Each peer-reviewed issue of MEDSURG Nursing features a comprehensive discussion and description of today"s clinical issues in adult health/medical-surgical nursing.