Of the Following Nursing Goals,which Is the Most Appropriate for a Patient

question 30

Multiple Choice

Of the following nursing goals,which is the most appropriate for a patient who has had a total hip replacement?

• A) The patient will walk 1000 feet using her walker by the time of discharge.
• B) The patient will ambulate by the time of discharge.
• C) The patient will ambulate briskly on the treadmill by the time of discharge.
• D) The nurse will assist the patient to ambulate in the hall.

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