Which phase includes Begin strength training, using other equipment?

Which phase includes Begin strength training, using other equipment?

• A. Transfer and pre-gait, walking in room
• B. Walking out of room
• C. Begin strength training, using other equipment
• D. Education for discharge - AD, assistance levels

Answer: (C)

In ICU mobilization, you move from basic mobility tasks to strengthening with external resistance. Begin strength training using other equipment represents the phase where you introduce external resistance (like bands or light weights) to build muscle strength after the patient has demonstrated tolerance for transfers and basic gait. This step comes after practicing transfers and walking in the room and before discharge planning, since it focuses on increasing functional capacity with added load. The other phases describe earlier steps (getting started with transfers and inside-room gait) or later planning for discharge, which is why this choice fits the progression best.

In ICU mobilization, you move from basic mobility tasks to strengthening with external resistance. Begin strength training using other equipment represents the phase where you introduce external resistance (like bands or light weights) to build muscle strength after the patient has demonstrated tolerance for transfers and basic gait. This step comes after practicing transfers and walking in the room and before discharge planning, since it focuses on increasing functional capacity with added load. The other phases describe earlier steps (getting started with transfers and inside-room gait) or later planning for discharge, which is why this choice fits the progression best.