Prior to getting the postsurgical patient up for the first time, the nurse should initially:
a. raise the head of the bed.
b. dangle the patient's legs over side of bed.
c. offer patient some fluids.
d. apply gait belt to patient.
A
The initial intervention prior to the first ambulation is to raise the head of the bed to gradually change the patient's posture.
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