The client postoperative from hip surgery is scheduled to ambulate with the physical therapist. Which intervention should the nurse implement to assist the client to be able to perform the therapy? 1....

The client postoperative from hip surgery is scheduled to ambulate with the physical therapist. Which intervention should the nurse implement to assist the client to be able to perform the therapy?

1. Assist the client to the bedside chair with the therapist’s help.

2. Administer pain medication 30 minutes before the therapy.

3. Ask the unlicensed assistive personnel to brush the client’s hair.

4. Allow the client to delay the therapy until late in the day.