Ada Coleman, 88 years old, fractured her ankle when she fell in the facility dining room
She was determined to be a poor surgical risk, so the ankle was splinted, and she was ordered to be on bed rest for 2 weeks before the leg was scheduled to be casted. What is the appropriate rehabilitation intervention for Ms. Coleman?
a. Use a walker to teach her how to stand on one foot
b. Have her perform active range-of-motion and weight-lifting exercises in bed
c. Transfer from wheelchair to toilet for activity
d. Use a Hoyer lift to transfer her to the tub for bathing
B
An older adult who is ordered to be on bed rest has treatment-induced immobility. All nursing interventions should be aimed at preventing the negative effects of immobility. Range of motion and weight lifting in bed can help to maintain joint flexibility and muscle strength. Responses A, C, and D are inappropriate activities for an older adult who has been ordered to bed rest.
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