The nurse, working with patients in an orthopedic surgical unit, wants to study the impact of assistive devices on progressive ambulation. What would be an example of a research problem for this study?

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The research problem in option A specifically focuses on the impact of assistive devices on progressive ambulation, by comparing the use of one versus two crutches in post-hip replacement patients. This study can help determine the most effective assistive device for these patients during ambulation. Options B, C, and D do not specifically address the impact of assistive devices on ambulation, but rather focus on other factors such as pre-surgical exercises, timing of ambulation post-surgery, and discharge plans.

The Nurse, Working with Patients in an Orthopedic Surgical Unit