After consultation with the interdisciplinary team, a nurse implements progressive mobility by having the patient...

The patient’s increased heart rate and respiratory rate, along with the patient’s statement of feeling tired, may indicate that the activity was too strenuous123. It’s important to ensure patient safety and comfort, so the nurse should return the patient to a supine position123. The physician should be notified about the patient’s response to the activity for further evaluation and to adjust the care plan if necessary123.