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A nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which action should the nurse take to prevent
complications from immobility?
A. Encourage the client to hold their breath while moving
B. Provide a low-protein diet
✔✔C. Perform passive range-of-motion exercises
D. Position the client flat at all times
A nurse is teaching a client who uses a cane. Which instruction is correct?
✔✔A. Hold the cane on the stronger side
B. Move the cane and strong leg together
C. Keep the cane behind the body while walking
D. Use the cane only for stairs
Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for developing complications from immobility?
✔✔A. A 75-year-old who had a hip replacement
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, B. A 25-year-old who is 2 days post-appendectomy
C. A 60-year-old walking with assistance
D. A 40-year-old recovering from pneumonia
A nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) helping a client walk. Which action by the AP
requires intervention?
A. Holding the gait belt at the client’s waist
B. Walking beside the client
C. Standing on the client’s weaker side
✔✔D. Pulling the client up quickly if they begin to fall
Which intervention helps prevent foot drop in an immobile client?
✔✔A. Use of a footboard
B. Elevating the knees
C. Placing pillows under the heels
D. Encouraging fluid intake
Which position is best for preventing pressure injuries in a bed-bound client?
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