A Patient's Pulse Has Gone from 78 at Rest to 98

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient's pulse has gone from 78 at rest to 98 after ambulating.What nursing action is indicated at this time?

• A) Ask the health care provider to order a wheelchair for the patient.
• B) Plan an adequate rest period before and after ambulating.
• C) Sit the patient on the bed for 15 minutes before ambulating.
• D) Increase the amount of range-of-motion exercises done daily.

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