An Older Man Who Had a Gastric Resection States That

Multiple Choice

An older man who had a gastric resection states that he wants to ambulate but the osteoarthritis (OA) in his knees causes too much pain.Which intervention should the nurse implement to increase the amount of walking this man can perform?

A) Encourage the patient to keep his leg elevated.
B) Instruct him to rest until the pain disappears.
C) Suggest taking pain medication before walking.
D) Collaborate with the health care provider to make a walker available.