A Postoperative Client Is Reluctant to Participate in Physical Therapy

question 15

Multiple Choice

A postoperative client is reluctant to participate in physical therapy.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Ask the client about pain goals and if they are being met.
• B) Ask the client why he or she is being uncooperative with therapy.
• C) Increase the dose of analgesia given prior to therapy sessions.
• D) Tell the client that physical therapy is required to regain function.

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