The postoperative client is ambulating for the first time since surgery. The client has been able to tolerate sitting up on the side of the bed and has stood at the bedside without difficulty on two occasions. Which staff member should conduct the initial assessment of the client's abilities?

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A Registered Nurse (RN) is qualified to conduct the initial assessment of a client's abilities post-surgery. RNs have the education and training to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, including determining a patient's readiness and ability to ambulate postoperatively.

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