Which set of vital signs, taken on an adult, is cause for concern and requires further evaluation?

Encouraging bed rest would be an inappropriate nursing intervention to promote mobility for a client with decreased mobility.

Bed rest can lead to further complications of immobility1.

Choice A is not an answer because teaching the client to do active range of motion (AROM) exercises every 2 hours can help maintain joint mobility and muscle strength2.

Choice B is not an answer because evaluating the client’s need for ambulatory aids can help them move safely and independently1.

Choice C is not an answer because keeping skin clean and dry is important for preventing skin breakdown, which can be a complication of immobility1.

To prevent poisoning of a child in the home, it is important to keep cleaning liquids and other potential poisons in a locked cabinet12.

This includes storing medicines, chemicals, and cleaners up high in a locked cupboard and in their original containers1.

Choice A is incorrect because it focuses on prescription medications and not on preventing the poisoning of a child in the home.

Choice C is incorrect because it focuses on taking medications correctly and not on preventing the poisoning of a child in the home.

Choice D is incorrect because storing medications in a visible and accessible place could increase the risk of poisoning if a child were to access them.