The nurse is attempting to ambulate a patient who underwent shoulder surgery earlier in the day. The patient is refusing to ambulate. What action by the nurse is most appropriate? a) Use multiple staff members to remove the patient from the bed. b) Delegate the task to the unlicensed assistive personnel. c) Reinforce the importance of early mobility in preventing complications. d) Document the patient’s refusal.
The nurse is attempting to ambulate a patient who underwent shoulder surgery earlier in the day. The patient is refusing to ambulate. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a) Use multiple staff members to remove the patient from the bed.
b) Delegate the task to the unlicensed assistive personnel.
c) Reinforce the importance of early mobility in preventing complications.
d) Document the patient’s refusal.