An Older Male Adult Who Had a Gastric Resection States

question 12

Multiple Choice

An older male adult who had a gastric resection states that he wants to ambulate, but the osteoarthritis (OA) in his knees causes too much pain.Which intervention should the nurse implement to increase the amount of walking he can perform?

• A)Encourage pain medication around the clock.
• B)Instruct him to rest until the pain disappears.
• C)Suggest taking pain medication before walking.
• D)Collaborate with the health care provider to get him a walker.

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