Which Action Is Most Important for the Nurse to Take

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which action is most important for the nurse to take prior to ambulating the postsurgical patient for the first time?

• A) Raise the head of the bed.
• B) Dangle the patient's legs over side of bed.
• C) Offer the patient some fluids.
• D) Apply a gait belt to the patient.

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