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The Nursing Student Is Caring for a Group of Patients

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The nursing student is caring for a group of patients on the medical-surgical unit who need to be ambulated during the day.She tells the primary nurse,"Some of my patients feel so sick but want to get out of bed.Others say they feel well but don't want to get out of bed.What should I do?" What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?


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