A nurse is assisting a client who is 2 days postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty to walk to a chair. When the nurse offers to help the client ambulate, the client refuses to get out of bed. Which of the following actions should actions should nurse take?

A. Forcing the client or delegating a transfer against her will violates autonomy and can lead to injury or ethical/legal issues. B. Acknowledging the client’s wishes respects her autonomy and provides an opportunity to explore reasons for refusal and offer support or alternative interventions. C. Threatening the client is coercive, unethical, and can damage trust. D. Asking a physical therapist to move a client who refuses ambulation still does not respect the client’s right to refuse.