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__________ freedom and independence in purposeful movement. adapting to and having self-awareness of the environment
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MOBILITY
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What are the 2 body systems that are essential for mobility
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Functional musculoskeletal and
nervous systems |
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The inability to move freely and independently at will.
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IMMOBILITY
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________are designed to maintain mobility and prevent or minimize
complications of immobility |
NURSING INTERVENTIONS
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It helps relieve pain and
promote healing |
Cutaneous stimulation- hot and cold applications
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another key component of reducing the complications of
immobility |
Promoting venous return
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Immobility can be Temporay, Permanent, Sudden Onset, Slow Onset. Give examples of each respectively
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1. following knee arthroplasty
2. paraplegia 3. ractured arm and leg following a motor-vehicle crash 4. multiple sclerosis |
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The principles of body mechanics are based on (4 ans)
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alignment, balance, gravity, and friction
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Movement depends on
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1. intact skeletal system
2. skeletal muscles 3. nervous system |
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Assessment of the client focuses on
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1.mobility
2. range of motion (ROM) 3. gait 4. exercise status 5. activity tolerance 6. body alignment ( standing, sitting, and lying) |
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What are the factors affecting mobility?
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1. Alterations in muscles
2. Injury to the musculoskeletal system 3. Abnormal posture 4. Impaired central nervous system 5. Health status and age |
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What do you call the collapse of part or (much less commonly) all of a lung. Impaired Gas Exchange
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Atelectasis
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