A post-operative patient is refusing to mobilize due to pain and has shown a decline in functional status over the last 3 days. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to address the immobility?
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✓ Correct answer: B. Request a physical therapy referralRequesting a physical therapy referral is best when patients show functional decline or reluctance. PT provides specialized mobilization and progressive loading to prevent deconditioning. Enforcing bed rest worsens outcomes and increases complication risks like DVT. Increasing opioids or teaching passive ROM fails to address the functional mechanics and safety assessments required to reverse the patient's decline.
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