An elderly patient was admitted to the hospital after falling in the nursing home.The patient has a fractured right femur and is awaiting surgery.The surgeon orders bed rest.The patient asks the nurse what this means.What is the nurse's best explanation?

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A patient's mobility can be restricted for therapeutic reasons,such as when bed rest is ordered.Therapeutic reasons for bed rest include decreasing the body's oxygen needs,reducing cardiac workload,reducing pain,and allowing the debilitated or ill patient to rest.The duration of bed rest depends on the type and nature of the illness or injury and the patient's prior state of health.Bed rest does not mean immobile,cannot move,or that restraints are needed.

An Elderly Patient Was Admitted to the Hospital After Falling