Ambulation is defined as moving a patient from one place to another. Once a patient is assessed as safe to ambulate, determine if assistance from additional health care providers or assistive devices is required.
Prior to assisting a patient to ambulate, it is important to perform a patient risk assessment to determine how much assistance will be required. An assessment can evaluate a patient’s muscle strength, activity tolerance, and ability to move, as well as the need to use assistive devices or find additional help. The amount of assistance will depend on the patient’s condition, length of stay and procedure, and any previous mobility restrictions.
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