Vhich of the following is a correctly written goal for a patient who is scheduled to ambulate following hip surgery? O Patient will become mobile within a 24-hour period. O Over the next 24-hours period, the patient will walk the length of the hallway assited by the nurse. O Offer to help the patient walk the length of the hallway each day. O The nurse will help the patient ambulate the length of the hallway once a day.

Vhich of the following is a correctly written goal for a patient who is scheduled to ambulate following hip surgery? O Patient will become mobile within a 24-hour period. O Over the next 24-hours period, the patient will walk the length of the hallway assited by the nurse. O Offer to help the patient walk the length of the hallway each day. O The nurse will help the patient ambulate the length of the hallway once a day.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter12: Patient Scheduling

Section: Chapter Questions

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