Phase two of the Early Mobility and Walking Program for Patients in Intensive Care Units is best described as:

• A. Transfer and pre-gait, walking in room
• B. Walking out of room
• C. Out of ICU, preparing for discharge
• D. Education for discharge - AD, assistance levels

Answer: (A)

Phase two centers on transfer and pre-gait with in-room walking. After initial bed mobility, this stage moves the patient toward safely getting from bed to a chair, performing sit-to-stand, and short bouts of walking within the patient’s room while being supported with a gait belt and, if needed, an assistive device. The aim is to build upright tolerance, improve cardiovascular and neuromuscular readiness, and ensure safety in a controlled setting before any hallway ambulation or farther goals. Safety checks stay front and center: stability of vitals, adequate oxygenation, pain control, and proper supervision. The other descriptions point to later phases—walking outside the room or out of the ICU and discharge-focused education—which come after establishing in-room transfer and pre-gait skills.