Question

The nurse is preparing to ambulate a client for the first time after prolonged intensive care admission for pneumonia with respiratory failure and 14 days on a mechanical ventilator. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform prior to ambulation?

Accepted Answer

Apply a gait belt to the client’s waist.

Answer

Swiftly stand the client from a supine position.

Answer

Have the client transition from sitting to standing several times.

Answer

Ask the client to hold his or her arms straight out for balance.

Question 29 - Basic Care and Comfort Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam