Because moving or ambulation may be painful for the patient, to assist the patient with moving, the nurse should:
a. be supportive.
b. apply heat before moving them.
c. administer medication before ambulation.
d. obtain assistance if the patient is heavy.
C
The nurse may want to administer medication before an activity that may be painful.
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