A nurse caring for an older hospitalized woman is concerned about promoting functional status. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care? (Se-lect all that apply.)
a. Conduct a baseline functional status as-sessment of the patient
b. Request a physical therapy referral
c. Make sure that the patient has all activities of daily living performed for her
d. Progressive mobility interventions
e. Encouraging the patient to feed herself
ANS: A, B, D, E
A baseline assessment of functional ability is important and can assist in setting appropriate goals for the hospitalized individual. Physical therapy is important in developing an individualized plan of exercises and functional mobility program. Progressive mobility interventions range from pas-sive range of motion to safe transfers and ambulation and are important in maintaining function. Encouraging self-care activities rather than "doing for" is also important.
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