Author Question: Your client had surgery 2 days ago and has been on bed rest since then. He now has medical orders to ... (Read 47 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Your client had surgery 2 days ago and has been on bed rest since then. He now has medical orders to ambulate bid. What is the first step you should take to help this client?

1. Get him a walker.
2. Have him sit on the edge of the bed for several minutes.
3. Help him to stand carefully, alternating weight between his feet.
4. Ask Physical Therapy for a consult.

Question 2

Your client has been prescribed bed rest for one week. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for him?

1. Constipation
2. Perceived constipation
3. Risk for constipation
4. Diarrhea