Care Plan- Impaired Physical Mobility

BAPTIST HEALTH COLLEGE LITTLE ROCK - SCHOOL OF NURSING

NURSING CARE PLAN

Student: Savanna Woodham Instructor: Dr. Kaucher

Week #:_14____________ Day: 1

Medical Diagnosis: Acute Respiratory failure with hypoxia

ASSESSMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION/EVALUATION

Subjective/Objective Data

Subjective:

Nursing Diagnosis

{Problem Statement in NANDA format}

Impaired physical mobility r/t loss of a limb AEB impaired

shift.

Planned Intervention/Rationale

1.Turn and position the patient every 2

hours or as needed.

Rationale: Position changes optimize

circulation to all tissues and relieve

pressure.

2. Give medications as appropriate.

Rationale: Antispasmodic medications

may reduce muscle spasms or spasticity

Rationale: Healthcare providers and

significant others are often in a hurry and

do more for patients than needed. Thereby

slowing the patient’s recovery and reducing

his or her confidence.

4. Execute passive or active assistive ROM

exercises to all extremities.

Rationale: Exercise enhances increased

venous return, prevents stiffness, and

maintains muscle strength and stamina. It