For Step 6, which statement is correct?

• A. Combine various body positions.
• B. Set the duration of the mobilization sessions according to the patient’s responses.
• C. Set the intensity within therapeutic and safe limits.
• D. Identify all factors contributing to deficits in O2 transport

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is tailoring how long you mobilize the patient based on how they respond during the session. In Step 6, you’re adjusting the duration in real time to match the patient’s tolerance and safety signals. This means closely watching oxygen saturation, heart rate and blood pressure responses, breathing effort, signs of fatigue or dyspnea, and overall hemodynamic stability. If the patient handles the activity well, you can extend the session time gradually. If any sign of intolerance appears, you pause, reduce duration, or stop and reassess before proceeding in a later session. This approach keeps mobilization within safe limits while allowing progressive improvement over time.

While rotating through different positions and considering the load are important parts of a mobilization plan, the specific step focuses on how long you keep the patient in activity based on their responses. Likewise, identifying all factors contributing to poor oxygen transport is valuable for assessment, but the step in question centers on dosing the session duration to tolerance.