The female client with osteoarthritis is 6 weeks postoperative for open reduction and internal fixation of the right hip. The home health (HH) aide tells the HH nurse the client will not get in the shower in the morning because she "hurts all over." Which action would be most appropriate by the HH nurse?
a. Explain to the HH aide the client should get up and take a warm shower.
b. Tell the HH aide to allow the client to stay in bed until the pain goes away.
c. Instruct the HH aide to get the client up to a chair and give her a bath.
d. Arrange an appointment for the client to visit her healthcare provider.