The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient who has heart failure and a "do not resuscitate" order. The patient gets up to go to the bathroom when activity orders are for bedrest. When told not to get out of bed per physician orders, the patient becomes angry. What would be the best way for the nurse to handle this situation?

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Obtaining a bedside commode is the best option for this patient as it allows them to use the bathroom while still remaining in bed and adhering to the physician's order for bedrest. Walking the patient to the bathroom or holding the patient in bed could put the patient's safety at risk and contradict the physician's orders. Using a bedpan may be uncomfortable or embarrassing for the patient and should only be used if a bedside commode is not an option.

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