Promoting Mobility and Comfort in Post-Surgery Patients

Very Easy Basic Care And Comfort Mobility And Immobility

A patient recovering from surgery is in the post-anesthesia care unit. The nurse is responsible for promoting mobility and comfort during the recovery period. Which of the following actions can the nurse implement to support the patient's mobility and comfort?

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Encourage deep breathing exercises.

Assist the patient to dangle their legs at the bedside.

Provide pillows for lumbar support.

Encourage use of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump.

Educate the patient on the importance of starting mobility as soon as possible.

Help the patient perform passive range-of-motion exercises.

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