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A nurse is preparing to ambulate a one-day postoperative client for the first time. In order to decrease the potential for orthostatic hypotension, the nurse should plan to Stand at the bedside for 5 minutes before ambulation Avoid giving the client any narcotics for 30 minutes before ambulation Have the client sit on the side of the bed until dizziness passes Transfer the client directly from the bed to a bedside chair