A Patient Is Prescribed Ambulation on the Second Postoperative Day

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient is prescribed ambulation on the second postoperative day after a total hip replacement. Place in order the steps the nurse should perform when preparing the patient to ambulate. Select all that apply.

• A)Have the patient sit on the side of the bed.
• B)Supply adequate pain management.
• C)Use walker for balance.
• D)Assess vital signs.

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