Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
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Passage / Scenario
Three days following surgery, a client with cast on his right leg would like to ambulate for the first time. He has not been seen by the physical therapist. For the last three days he has been sitting on the edge of the bed with feet dangling. Today, he called the nurse to walk him to the washroom.Using a sound judgment, the nurse's most appropriate response would be which of the following?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Consulting the physician ensures safe ambulation, as the patient has not been assessed by physical therapy.