A nurse is caring for a client who has been allowed to get out of bed and move around with assistance. Which should the nurse keep in mind when assisting the mobile client out of bed?
A) Offer pain relief after ambulating if the client complains of pain when walking.
B) Assist with range-of-motion exercises just before the client gets out of bed.
C) Ask the client to perform isometric exercises just before getting up.
D) Check the physician's order to determine the prescribed level of activity.
D
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The nurse should check the physician's order to determine the prescribed level of activity. The nurse should not offer pain relief after ambulating if the client complains of pain when walking. The nurse should provide pain relief approximately 30 minutes before the client is to get up to provide comfort and increase the length of time he or she is able to be up. The nurse should not assist the client with range-of-motion exercises just before he or she gets out of bed or ask the client to perform isometric exercises just before getting up. The client may need to rest after exercising.
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