The nurse is assisting a client out of bed for the first time after surgery. What action should the nurse do first?
A) Place a chair at a right angle to the bedside.
B) Encourage deep breathing prior to standing.
C) Help the client to sit and dangle legs on the side of the bed.
D) Allow the client to sit with the bed in a high Fowler's position.
Answer: D) Allow the client to sit with the bed in a high Fowler's position.
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a. True b. False
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