Which step focuses on deciding if mobilization is indicated and selecting the appropriate form?

Which step focuses on deciding if mobilization is indicated and selecting the appropriate form?

• A. Step 3
• B. Step 2
• C. Step 4
• D. Step 5

Answer: (B)

Deciding if mobilization is indicated and choosing the appropriate form is the step that establishes whether movement is appropriate and how it should be performed. This is where you weigh the patient’s current stability, oxygen needs, hemodynamic status, lines and devices, and overall goals to determine if mobilization is safe, and then select the most suitable form (for example, bed mobility, sitting at the edge of the bed, transfer to a chair, or standing/ambulation). This decision sets the foundation for all subsequent actions, because you can’t safely plan progression without a clear indication and chosen method. Other steps then focus on safety checks, monitoring responses, and adjusting intensity and progression based on tolerance rather than making the initiation decision itself.

Deciding if mobilization is indicated and choosing the appropriate form is the step that establishes whether movement is appropriate and how it should be performed. This is where you weigh the patient’s current stability, oxygen needs, hemodynamic status, lines and devices, and overall goals to determine if mobilization is safe, and then select the most suitable form (for example, bed mobility, sitting at the edge of the bed, transfer to a chair, or standing/ambulation). This decision sets the foundation for all subsequent actions, because you can’t safely plan progression without a clear indication and chosen method. Other steps then focus on safety checks, monitoring responses, and adjusting intensity and progression based on tolerance rather than making the initiation decision itself.