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A 73-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for partial bowel obstruction. Assessment data include hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL with pallor and hypotension 90/55 mm Hg. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?

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Ignore small changes until they become severe.Restrict all movement without individualized assessment.Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.Delay teaching until the day of discharge only.

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C. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.

Why

Risk reduction focuses on early identification, prevention, teaching, and reassessment rather than unnecessary restriction or delay.

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A 73-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for partial bowel obstruction. Assessment data include hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL with pallor and hypotension 90/55 mm Hg. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?

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