Which of the following statements made by a nurse caring for a client

Which of the following statements made by a nurse caring for a client who experienced a myo-cardial infarction 8 hours ago shows the greatest insight as to the purpose for keeping the client on bed rest?

1. “This has been exhausting; she needs a period of uninterrupted rest.”
2. “The pain she experienced is exhausting; it’s imperative that she rest.”
3. “Keeping her on bed rest decreases the need her body has for oxygen”
4. “She needs complete rest; she is really very ill, especially her heart.”

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Although all of the options are correct, the primary reason for bed rest in this scenario is to mini-mize the need for oxygen to both the heart and the body in general.