A client recovering from hip surgery tells the nurse that she wants to get better so she can walk down the aisle to her seat at her granddaughter's wedding.Which of the following nursing interventions will have the greatest impact on achieving that goal?

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Muscle tone helps maintain functional positions such as sitting or standing without excess muscle fatigue and is maintained through continual use of muscles.ADLs require muscle action and help maintain muscle tone.When a client is immobile or on prolonged bed rest,activity level,activity tolerance,and muscle tone decrease.The better the muscle tone,the more stamina the client will experience.Although all the interventions are appropriate,actually walking with the client will have the greatest impact on her ability to achieve the goal.

A Client Recovering from Hip Surgery Tells the Nurse That