You Are Caring for a Client with Myocarditis

question 25

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client with myocarditis. The physician has ordered the client to be placed on bed rest. The client asks you why they have to be on bed rest. What is your best answer?

• A) "You are sick and sick people need to stay in bed."
• B) "It is the physician's decision, I can't tell you why he ordered bed rest."
• C) "When you are on bed rest the workload of your heart is reduced and you will heal faster."
• D) "The physician feels that you do not rest enough, so we are going to keep you in bed for a few days."

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