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Question

Janet Kay is 81 years old who lives at home with her husband. She got out of bed early one morning and tripped over her telephone cord. The fall resulted in a fractured hip that required surgery. Mrs. Kay was recently transferred to the rehab unit, to begin physical therapy to promote her ability to safely ambulate. She is slowly learning how to move around independently, using her walker. (Learning Objectives 2 and 6.)

1. What if...Janet needs extra help learning to use her walker. What things should you concentrate on when working with her?

2. What if...Janet is concerned with her movement and therapy. She does not like being forced to do therapy when she is not in the mood. She gets frustrated having to go every day. What things can be done to help assist Janet, remembering key points of rehabilitative nursing?

3. What if...Janet reports a significant amount of pain every day after therapy. What can you do to decrease her pain level after therapy?

4. What if...You believe Janet and her husband would benefit from being informed of the ultimate mobility goals the therapy is striving to provide her. What are the mobility activities her therapy is focusing on?