Nurse is caring for a 58 year old patient who is refusing to walk today because he doesn't feel good. The patient had an appendectomy 2 days ago. His spouse says that you are being too hard on him and he needs to rest. He hasn't walked since surgery. What should the nurse do first?
A) quit trying and ask again tomorrow
B) explain to the spouse and the patient the importance of ambulating post-op and tell the patient he can take a nice nap afterwards
C) call the doctor and tell him/her the patient is refusing
D) tell the patient his pain will only get worse if he stays in bed
