Question

After undergoing surgery the previous day for a total knee replacement, a client states that he doesn't feel ready to ambulate yet. what should the nurse do? document the client's refusal to ambulate. do nothing because the client has the ultimate right to determine his degree of participation. discuss the complications that the client's may experience if he doesn't cooperate with the care plan. tell the client that she'll contact the physician and report his noncompliance.

Answer 1

The nurse should discuss the complications that the client may experience if he doesn't cooperate with the care plan with him. While clients have the right to make their own choices about their medical care, it is the nurse's responsibility to make sure they make informed ones. She should eventually note down his noncompliance, as well.