Immobility 2

Question 1

Effects on GI syst

Answer 1

1. Constipation
2. Weakened defecation reflex
3. Increase valsalva maneuver
4. Fecal impaction

Question 2

Effects on nutrition

Answer 2

1. Decreased metabolic rate
2. Negative nitrogen balance
3. Anorexia
4. Negative calcium balance

Question 3

Effects integumentary syst

Answer 3

1. Reduced skin turgor
2. Reduce circulation and supply of nutrients
3. Risk for development of pressure injuries

Question 4

Intervention for integumentary

Answer 4

1. Turn position q2h
2. Skin/hygiene care
3. 2L/day
4. Sufficient food intake
5. Pressure relieving mattress

Question 5

Effects on psychoneurological

Answer 5

Decreased:
1. Endorphine
2. Self esteem
3. Stimuli

Question 6

Assessment for psycho neurological syst

Answer 6

Assess for:
1. Confusion, boredom, depression, isolation
2. Orientation
3. Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
4. S&s of sensory deprivation

Question 7

Intervention for phsyconeurological

Answer 7

1. Maintain sleep cycle
2. Perform activity of daily living
3. Bed exercises
4. Reorient pt
5. Social activity
6. Eat up in chair/hallway
7. Include in decision making

Question 8

Pain management

Answer 8

1. Assess for pain on regular basis
2. Medicate as needed and evaluate therapeutic/adverse effects