The nurse is caring for a client who has been on complete bed rest for the past week.As the nurse assists the client to sit in the chair,the client becomes dizzy when the legs are dangled over the side of the bed.Which action by the nurse is the priority?

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The priority action by the nurse in this situation is to have the client sit on the edge of the bed for several minutes and encourage a few deep, slow breaths. This can help to alleviate the client's dizziness and prevent a fall. This action is less invasive than returning the client to bed in the Trendelenburg position, which is not always appropriate, and less urgent than calling for help or measuring the client's blood pressure.

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