,Answer
decreased venous return--> risk for blood clots
14. effects of immobility on skin?
Answer
increased risk of breakdown--> pressure in- juries
15. effects of immobility on respiratory?
Answer
-atelectasis (collapsed lung)
-pneumonia
16. effects of immobility on MS?
Answer
-muscle wasting/atrophy
-contractures
-decreased bone mass
-loss of functional mobility
-increased fall risk
17. effects of immobility on GI?
Answer
decreased peristalsis & motility
18. effects of immobility on GU?
Answer
-urinary stasis (urinary retention)
-renal calculi
19. effects of immobility on metabolic/nutrition?
Answer
, -decreased metabolic rate
-hydration/nutrition deficiencies
20. effects of immobility on psychosocial
Answer
-depression, loss of motivation
-fatigue
21. activity/mobility assessment (subjective vs objective)
Answer
subjective
-ADLs (activities of daily living)
-usual exercise/activity level
objective
-focus on MS and neurotransmitters systems
-assess for effects of immobility
22. mobility assessment
Answer
-general ease of movement
-gait & posture
-alignment
-joint structure and function
-muscle mass, tone, and strength
-endurance
-use of assistive devices
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