Post-operative Patient Mobility Strategies

Hard Basic Care And Comfort Mobility And Immobility

A nurse is caring for a post-operative patient who has been prescribed bed rest for three days after a hip replacement surgery. The nurse is educating the patient about strategies to maintain mobility and prevent complications associated with immobility. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply)

Select all that apply:

Encourage the patient to perform deep breathing and coughing exercises every hour.

Advise the patient to engage in ankle pumps and foot circles while in bed.

Instruct the patient to utilize a trapeze bar to assist with repositioning.

Recommend providing the patient with a schedule for passive range of motion exercises.

Emphasize the importance of using a bedside commode to facilitate ambulation.

Teach the patient to consult with the physical therapist for an individualized mobility plan.

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