Immobility: 1. Scientific Knowledge Base
Immobility: 1. Scientific Knowledge Base
Immobility: 1. Scientific Knowledge Base
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IMMOBILITY
3. NURSING PROCESS
A. Assessment
i. Through the Patient's Eyes
ii. Mobility
1. Range of Motion
a. Neck
b. Shoulder
c. Elbow
d. Forearm
e. Wrist
f. Fingers and Thumb
g. Hip
h. Knee
i. Ankle and Foot
j. Toes
2. Gait
3. Exercise and Activity Tolerance
4. Body Alignment
a. Standing
b. Sitting
c. Lying
iii. Immobility
1. Metabolic System
2. Respiratory System
3. Cardiovascular System
4. Musculoskeletal System
5. Integumentary System
6. Elimination System
7. Psychosocial Assessment
8. Developmental Assessment
B. Nursing Diagnosis
C. Planning
i. Goals and Outcomes
ii. Setting Priorities
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iii. Teamwork and Collaboration
D. Implementation
i. Health Promotion
1. Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries
2. Exercise
3. Bone Health in Patients with Osteoporosis
ii. Acute Care
1. Metabolic System
2. Respiratory System
3. Cardiovascular System
a. Reducing Orthostatic Hypotension
b. Reducing Cardiac Workload
c. Preventing Thrombus Formation
4. Musculoskeletal System
5. Integumentary System
6. Elimination System
7. Psychosocial Changes
8. Developmental Changes
9. Positioning Techniques
a. Supported Fowler's Position
b. Supine Position
c. Prone Position
d. Side-Lying Position
e. Sims' Position
iii. Restorative and Continuing Care
1. Range-of-Motion Exercises
2. Walking
E. Evaluation
i. Through the Patient's Eyes
ii. Patient Outcomes