A male patient, one day postoperative from a total hip replacement, tells the nurse that he does not want to ambulate and will consider it tomorrow. What should the nurse do first to assist this patient?

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Before taking any action, the nurse should first determine why the patient is resistant to ambulating. There may be an underlying issue or complication that the nurse needs to address before encouraging ambulation. Once the reason for the resistance is determined, the nurse can appropriately address the patient's concerns and work towards encouraging ambulation.

A Male Patient, One Day Postoperative from a Total Hip