The Patient Is Admitted to a Skilled Care Unit for Rehabilitation

question 16

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted to a skilled care unit for rehabilitation 10 days after the surgical procedure of fixation of a fractured left hip and has a nursing diagnosis of Impaired physical mobility related to musculoskeletal impairment from surgery and pain with movement.The patient is able to use a walker but needs assistance ambulating and transferring from the bed to the chair.Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate for this patient?

• A) Obtain assistance and physically transfer the patient to the chair.
• B) Assist the patient with ambulation and measure how far she walks.
• C) Withhold pain medication so that she can ambulate with a clear mind.
• D) Bring the patient to the cafeteria for group instruction on ambulation.

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