Which activities allow clients to engage in physical activity outside of their beds?

Engaging clients in physical activity outside of their beds is essential for promoting mobility and maintaining overall health. Early ambulation exercises specifically refer to activities that encourage clients to get up and move around shortly after an illness, surgery, or a period of immobility. These exercises can include walking short distances, transferring from bed to chair, or other movements that involve standing and stepping, which directly support increased physical activity levels.

On the other hand, muscle-strengthening exercises focus on building strength and may not necessarily require getting out of bed, as they can often be performed while sitting or lying down. Range of motion (ROM) exercises primarily aim to maintain joint flexibility and may also be performed while the client is still in bed or seated. Deep breathing exercises, while important for lung expansion and relaxation, do not inherently involve physical activity that requires movement outside of bed.

Therefore, early ambulation exercises are the most specific in promoting movement and engagement for clients recovering or needing to increase their physical activity levels.