Which assessment findings lead the nurse to select the nursing diagnosis impaired bed mobility for the patient?

A) The patient uses a seat belt and footrest when seated in the wheelchair.
B) The patient utilizes a rollator walker to ambulate to and from the bathroom.
C) The patient struggles to use the over-bed trapeze for repositioning in bed.
D) The nursing staff must log-roll the patient to get on and off the bedpan.
E) The patient transfers to the wheelchair with assistance of the nurse and a gait belt.

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Jaliyah Montano · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C,D, Explanation :  Impaired bed mobility is appropriate for the patient who struggles to reposition in bed and requires much assistance to get on and off the bedpan.The use of wheelchair seat belt,rollator walker,and gait belt do not indicate impaired bed mobility.

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