[Solved]: An older client who was recently admitted to the…

An older client who was recently admitted to the subacute setting after having a knee replacement, is very anxious and refuses to get out of bed, stating it is too painful. Which intervention will the nurse implement? Offer pain medication, administer the medication, and wait 30 minutes before getting him out of bed. Share with the client that it is important to get out of bed and that there is a pain medication available if he still feels hurt. Use the Hoyer Lift to get him out of bed so the knee will not experience much movement and so there will be little pain. Allow the client to remain in bed but share that getting up will be required at least twice a day starting the next morning.