Body in Motion
What is the term for the way a person walks?
What is "gait"
What body system may develop problems with oxygenation and airway clearance from immobility?
What is "the respiratory system"
What is the first step in the nursing process when evaluating a patient's mobility?
What is "assessment"
What connective tissue attaches muscle to bone?
What is "tendon"
Name two concerns that a patient with immobility is at increased risk for
How often should a nurse typically reposition a patient who is unable to move independently to help prevent pressure injuries?
What is " ~ every 2 hours"
Name two pathological conditions or influences that can impair mobility.
What is "postural abnormalities, muscle abnormalities, CNS damage, musculoskeletal trauma, or joint disease"
What cardiovascular problem related to clot formation should nurses work to prevent in immobile patients?
What is "thrombus or DVT"
Name one nursing diagnosis for a patient experiencing immobility.
What is "Impaired physical mobility, Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity, Risk for Falls, Confined to Bed, Activity intolerance, Impaired Airway Clearance, Risk for Impaired Gastrointestinal System Function, Risk for Constipation, or Social Isolation"