The client is admitted to the nursing unit for a biopsy of the urinary tract tissue. When planning nursing care for the postoperative period, which nursing intervention documents the prescribed activity level?
A) Maintain the client on bedrest
B) Assist the client for bathroom privileges
C) Ambulate the client in the hall
D) Activity as tolerated
A
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In the postoperative period, the client remains on bed rest as the nurse assess for signs of bleeding. If the client is to be discharged on the following day, the client is to maintain limited activity for several days to avoid spontaneous bleeding.
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