How should care transitions be executed after a mobilization session?

• A. Document outcomes and vitals.
• B. Document only vitals.
• C. Do not communicate with care team.
• D. Delay next mobilization.

Answer: (A)

After a mobilization session, transitions are most effective when there is a complete, shareable record of what happened and how the patient responded. Documenting both outcomes and vitals provides a full picture: vitals show physiologic stability or any instability (heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, need for supplemental support), while the outcomes capture functional tolerance (level of dyspnea, fatigue, endurance, goals achieved, and observable performance). This combination informs the next steps—whether to progress, modify, or pause mobilization—and gives the care team the necessary information to continue safely and effectively. Recording only vitals leaves out how the patient actually tolerated the session, and failing to communicate with the care team can hinder safety and rehabilitation progress.