An older client who was recently admitted to the sub-acute setting after having a knee replacement, is very anxious and refuses to get out of bed, stating that it is too painful. Which intervention will the nurse implement?

Allow the client to remain in bed but share that getting up will be required at least twice a day starting the next morning.

Use the Hoyer lift to get her out of bed so that the knee will not experience much movement and so there will be little pain.

Share with the client that it is important to get out of bed and that there is pain medication available if it does hurt.

Offer pain medication, administer the medication, and wait 30 minutes before getting her out of bed.