The Nurse Is Working with a Rehabilitation Patient Who Has

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a rehabilitation patient who has a deficit in mobility following a skiing accident. The nurse knows that preparation for ambulation is extremely important. What nursing action will best provide the foundation of preparation for ambulation?

A) Stimulating the patients desire to ambulate
B) Assessing the patients understanding of ambulation
C) Helping the patient perform frequent exercise
D) Setting realistic expectations