The nurse identifies the problem of impaired physical mobility in a patient hospitalized with traumatic injuries. Which intervention should the nurse identify as appropriate for this patient?
A. Provide active range-of-motion exercises to affected extremities every 8 hours.
B. Remove anti-embolic stockings for 3 hours every shift.
C. Administer tetanus toxoid.
D. Turn and reposition every hour.
Answer: A
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