The Nurse Identifies the Problem of Impaired Physical Mobility in a Patient

question 53

Multiple Choice

The nurse identifies the problem of impaired physical mobility in a patient hospitalized with traumatic injuries. Which intervention should the nurse identify as appropriate for this patient?

• A) Provide active range-of-motion exercises to affected extremities every 8 hours.
• B) Turn and reposition every hour.
• C) Remove anti-embolic stockings for 3 hours every shift.
• D) Administer tetanus toxoid.

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