Online Companion: Fundamentals of Nursing Standards and Practice 2E

Chapter Objectives

After reading Chapter 34, the student should be ready to
• Explain the physiology of mobility.
• Identify factors that affect mobility.
• Identify health problems related to immobility.
• Describe assessment methods that can be used to evaluate activity and mobility.
• Discuss applicable nursing diagnoses that are relevant to clients experiencing alterations in mobility.
• List client goals for activity and mobility in terms of lifestyle, age, and health problems.
• Describe specific nursing interventions that promote mobility and prevent complications due to immobility.
• Identify evaluation procedures that can be used for client activity and mobility status.