- Force the patient to mobilize to prevent complications.
- Leave the patient alone to rest.
- Continue to encourage and educate, assess for barriers to mobilization, and respect the patient's autonomy while documenting non-compliance and risks.
- Call the family to persuade the patient.
A patient is refusing to mobilize after surgery, despite understanding the benefits and risks of immobility. The nurse has educated the patient multiple times. The patient still insists they are too tired and wants to rest. What is the nurse’s ethical approach?
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