When the patient who has an order to be out of bed complains of feeling too weak to walk to the bathroom, the nurse assists the patient with urination elimination by:
A) acquiring a walker so that the patient can go to the bathroom.
B) using a fracture bedpan and keep the patient flat.
C) obtaining a raised toilet seat.
D) placing a commode at the bedside.

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A bedside commode allows the patient to get out of bed to void and does not tire the patient who feels weak. Allowing a weak patient to ambulate unassisted puts the patient at risk for a fall.

When the Patient Who Has an Order to Be Out