A Weak but Motivated Patient Is Ambulating for the First

question 20

Multiple Choice

A weak but motivated patient is ambulating for the first time.Which nursing intervention is most likely to facilitate patient participation in ambulation and ensure patient safety?

• A) Ask the patient if this weakness has occurred before.
• B) Obtain a full set of vital signs before moving the patient.
• C) Encourage the patient to hold onto you [the nurse] or the handrails in the hall.
• D) Perform a quick assessment, including patient fatigue while talking.

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