NURSING CARE PLANS

Impaired Physical Mobility

Assessment Nursing Objectives Nursing Rationale Expected

Diagnosis Interventions Outcome
After 2 hours Instruct to change Reduces risk The patient
S>θ Impaired of Nursing positions at least of tissue demonstrated
Physical Intervention, the every 2 hours and ischemia/injur techniques
O > Patient Mobility patient will placed on affected y. that enable
manifest: r/t demonstrate side. Helps resumption of
- weak and neuromuscular technique or Position in prone maintain activities.
pale impairment aeb behaviors that position once or functional hip
appearance slowed enable twice a day if extension but
- difficulty in movement resumption of patient can may cause
standing and activities. tolerate. increase
sitting anxiety,
- slowed especially
movement about ability to
- limited range breath.
of motion monitor affected
side for color
edema, or other Edematous
signs of tissue is more
compromised easily
circulation. traumatized
and heals
Support affected more slowly.
body parts using
pillows To maintain
position of
function and
reduce risk of
Schedule pressure
activities with ulcers
adequate rest
periods during the To reduce
day fatigue.

Encourage
participation in
self-care, Enhances
occupational self-concept
activities and sense of
independence.
Identify energy-
conserving Limits fatigue,
techniques for maximizing
ADLs. participation
DISCHARGE PLAN
Medicine – Comply with the treatment regimen. Keep a written list of the

medicines you take, the amounts, and when and why you take them. Bring the

list of your medicines or the pill bottles when you see your caregivers. Learn why

you take each medicine.

Exercise – Everyone needs regular physical activity that strengthens body

structures. Regular exercises are good for the heart and lungs and could

stimulate proper circulation and oxygenation in the body.

Treatment - You may be given medicine to take at home for controlling blood

glucose. Your caregiver will tell you how much to take and how often to take it.

Take the medicine exactly as directed by your caregiver.

Hygiene - Good oral hygiene and proper dental care apply to all age groups but

the needs of the elderly population can be slightly different than the needs of the

younger people.

Diet – Limiting the amount of fat to no more than 25 to 35% of daily calories is

recommended to promote good health. However, some experts believe that fat

must be limited to 10% of daily calories to reduce the risk of coronary artery

disease.