Promoting Comfort and Mobility Post Hip Surgery

Easy Basic Care And Comfort Mobility And Immobility

A nurse is planning care for a patient with limited mobility due to a recent hip surgery. The nurse aims to implement strategies that will promote patient comfort and assist with mobility despite the patient's restrictions. Which of the following approaches should the nurse include in the care plan? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Encourage the patient to perform leg exercises while in bed.

Assist the patient in maintaining proper body alignment in bed.

Provide a well-cushioned support under the affected area.

Encourage the patient to use a walking aid like a walker when moving.

Position the patient's bed at a comfortable height for getting in and out.

Instruct the patient to keep the affected leg immobile at all times.

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