A postoperative client complains of dizziness when getting out of bed to ambulate. What should the nurse do?
1. Return the client to bed.
2. Walk alongside the client.
3. Administer medication for dizziness.
4. Have the client use a walker.
Answer: 2
1. Early ambulation encourages healing, return of peristalsis, and reduction of postoperative complications.
2. Walking alongside the client provides support and safety.
3. Dizziness is a common occurrence postoperatively and does not usually require medication.
4. A walker will not reduce the subjective feeling of dizziness.
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