Immobility

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disease atrophy

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the breakdown of tissue or organs in response to inactivity, or restriction of activity, of the affected part

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what happens to the basal metabolic rate with immobility

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BMR decreases
leads to anorexia and leads to delayed healing and faster atrophy

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respiratory system with immobility

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can cause hypoventilation, atelectasis, stasis of secretions, and impaired gs exchange.
causes respiratory rate to slow and weakens respiratory mm

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atelectasis

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collapse of alveli

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hypostatic pneumonia

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inflammation of the lungs caused by stasis of secretions

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cardiovascular system with immobility

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blood tends to pool in th dependent areas, so that the blood supply to the trunk and brain is reduced. This leads to dependent edema

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orthostatic hypotension

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a drop in BP by 20/10 when moved to a standing position

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why workload of heart increases

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the heart has to work harder to keep the blood circulating throughout the body when the person is not moving

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cause of thrombus

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decreased rate of blood flow, pooling of blood, leads to accumulation of cells and other substances like calcium along the lumen of vessels

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muscular system with immobility

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loss of muscle strength, loss of muscle mass, decreased stability

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atrophy

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a decrease in the size or physiological activity of a normally developed tissue of organ as a result of inactivity or diminished function

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how long it takes mm mass decrease

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24 to 36 hours of inactivity

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calcium metabolism and immobility

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becomes impaired-- can cause hypercalcemia which builds up in joints and makes them stiff

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contracture

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an abnormal condition of joint flexion resulting from shortening of muscle fibers and associated connective tissue

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footdrop

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a contracture deformity in which the muscles of the anterior foot lengthen and the mm of the plantar flexion and achilles shorten resulting in plantar flexion of the foot

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pressure ulcer stage 1

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intact skin, is red or blue or purple

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pressure ulcer stage 2

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partial- thickness skin loss, superficial and present clinically as an abrasion, blister, or shallow crater

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pressure ulcer stage 3

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full-thickness skin loss, damage to subcutaneous tissue, presents as a deep crater

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pressure ulcer stage 4

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full-thickness skin loss with extensive distruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to mm, bone, or supporting structures

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prevent pressure ulcer

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improve nutrition, keep hydrated, watch for signs of pressure ulcer, turn patient, meticulous skin care

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urinary stasis

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urine remaining stagnant in the bladder for a prolonged period of time

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GI system w/ immobility

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slow BMR, slow gastrointestinal motility, delays gastric emptying... can lead to conspitation

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nitrogen balance

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the balance between the amount of nitrogen consumed and the amount being excreted

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nutritional interventions

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small frequent meals that are high in protein and low in calcium