A male client 30 years of age is postoperative day 2 following a nephrectomy (kidney removal) but has not yet mobilized or dangled at the bedside. Which of the following is the nurse's best intervention in this client's care?
A) Educate the client about the benefits of early mobilization and offer to assist him.
B) Respect the client's wishes to remain in his bed and ask him when he would like to begin mobilizing.
C) Show the client the expected outcomes on his clinical pathway that relate to mobilization.
D) Document the client's noncompliance and reiterate the consequences of delaying mobilization.

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Early mobilization is important in preventing complications such as pneumonia, blood clots, and skin breakdown. The nurse should educate the client about these benefits and offer to assist him in mobilizing. It is important to not simply respect the client's wishes to remain in bed as this can have negative consequences for his recovery. Showing the clinical pathway may be helpful, but offering assistance and education is the priority. Documenting noncompliance and reiterating consequences is not helpful in motivating the client to mobilize.

A Male Client 30 Years of Age Is Postoperative Day