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The Patient Is Admitted to a Skilled Care Unit for Rehabilitation

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The patient is admitted to a skilled care unit for rehabilitation after the surgical procedure of fixation of a fractured left hip. The patient's nursing diagnosis is Impaired physical mobility related to musculoskeletal impairment from surgery and pain with movement. The patient is able to use a walker but needs assistance ambulating and transferring from the bed to the chair. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this patient?


A) Obtain assistance and physically transfer the patient to the chair.
B) Assist with ambulation and measure how far the patient walks.
C) Give pain medication after ambulation so the patient will have a clear mind.
D) Bring the patient to the cafeteria for group instruction on ambulation.

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