The UAP Is Given Ambulation Instructions by a Staff Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

The UAP is given ambulation instructions by a staff nurse for a patient 2 days postoperatively.Which of the following ambulation instructions would require further communication to the UAP to ensure the safety of the patient?

• A)"Ambulate the patient the length of the hallway and get me if there are any problems."
• B)"Have you ambulated this type of post-op patient before?"
• C)"Let me know 1 hour before you are ready to ambulate the patient so I can give him his pain medication."
• D)"This patient has been ambulating with minimal assistance, but I would like you to walk with him to be sure he is stable."

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Definitions:

Patient Situation

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