Administer bronchodilators.

Apply low flow oxygen.

Encourage coughing and deep breathing.

Ambulate as soon as ordered by the MD.

Assist to move and reposition in bed.

Utilize the SMI every 1-2 hours while awake.

Dangle or sit the client up the day of surgery if MD orders permit.

Apply sequential compression stockings.

Administer enoxaparin per MD order.

Perform ankle exercises while in bed.