Your client has been confined to bed for more than a day, which has caused generalized weakness. When your client is ready to get out of bed, what will you have your client do?
1. Use a walker to walk down the hall.
2. Walk a few steps with your assistance.
3. Sit on the bed with legs dangling on the side.
4. Sit in a chair for a few minutes before ambulating.
ANS: 3
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