A 46 year-old has returned from a heart catheterization and wants to get up to start walking 3 hours after the procedure. The nurse should:

B Allow the patient to begin limited ambulation with assistance. C Recommend a physical therapy consultation for ambulation. D Tell the patient to remain with leg straight for another 6 hours and check the chart for activity orders. A Tell the patient to remain with the leg straight for at least another hour and check the chart for activity orders.