An 81-year-old female patient was recently admitted to the subacute setting after having a knee replacement.She is very anxious and refuses to get out of bed,stating that it is too painful.What is the best action for the nurse?
A) Tell the patient that she must get out of bed and that she will get used to the pain.
B) Use the Hoyer lift to get her out of bed so that she does not have to move her knee.
C) Offer pain medication,administer the medication,and wait 20 minutes before getting her out of bed.
D) Let her rest in bed.
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