The nurse is planning essential activities for a critically ill patient. In order to provide the least impact on oxygen consumption, the nurse would be certain the patient rests before and after which activity?
1. Abdominal wound dressing change
2. Bed bath
3. Daily weight using bed sling scale
4. Turning and repositioning
Answer: 3
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