Nursing Care of Immobility Patients

The ability to move freely and independently, involving the coordinated function of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems.

The state of being unable to move freely or independently. Can be partial or complete.

The purpose of movement is essential for overall health and well-being. It encompasses physiological, psychological, and developmental aspects.

Factors like age, body weight, muscle strength, and neurological conditions can influence how well someone moves.

Immobility can be caused by injuries, illnesses, surgeries, neurological disorders, and many other factors.

The extent of immobility can vary, ranging from limited movement to total bed rest.

Benefits of bed rest include reducing physical activity, promoting healing, and preventing further injury.

Conditions requiring bed rest can involve injuries, infections, and surgeries, requiring limited movement for recovery.

Reduced physical activity that can be temporary or long-term, often due to medical reasons.

A medical intervention where a patient is confined to bed for therapeutic purposes.

The degree of immobility and its duration directly impact the risk of developing disabilities.

Factors like age, health, mental state, nutrition, lifestyle, and external influences can affect a person's ability to move.

Immobility that occurs due to medical reasons, such as after surgery or injury.

Immobility that results from a primary disability, such as muscle paralysis.

The area in the brain that controls breathing rate and depth.

Reduced oxygen levels in the blood.

The process of air moving in and out of the lungs.

A decline in the rate and depth of breathing.

Sticky mucus in the airways making it difficult to breathe.

Inflammation of the trachea.

Inflammation of the bronchi.

Inflammation of the lung tissue.

The thickening of blood due to an increased concentration of blood cells, leading to an increased risk of clotting.

A condition that occurs when the blood in the veins becomes stagnant, leading to a buildup of blood clots.

A decrease in the metabolic rate of the body due to inactivity, resulting in a lower demand for oxygen and less carbon dioxide production. This can lead to slower and shallower breathing.

A decrease in the volume of air that a person can breathe in and out, often due to immobility. This can occur because of reduced muscle activity and restricted lung expansion.

The accumulation of mucus and other secretions in the airways due to decreased respiratory movement and the lack of proper coughing, which can lead to infections.

An inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection, often occurring in immobile individuals due to the accumulation of secretions and weakened immune response.

A condition where the body is unable to maintain the correct balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, often due to immobility and its effects on respiratory function.

A condition caused by limited or restricted movement, often due to factors like pain or muscle weakness, leads to a reduction in the depth of breaths and can contribute to respiratory complications.

The heart works 30% harder when someone is lying down compared to sitting up. This is because the heart has to pump against gravity to move blood effectively.

A condition where blood pressure drops suddenly when a person stands up from a sitting or lying position. It happens due to the heart having to work harder and the blood pooling in the legs.

A blood clot that forms in a vein, often in the legs of immobile people. It occurs due to slow blood flow, leading to a buildup of blood cells and other substances.

Swelling in the lower extremities, especially the ankles and feet, caused by the accumulation of fluid in the tissues. This is due to heart struggles to push blood back up against gravity.

A state of reduced blood flow to tissues. This can happen in immobility because the heart has to work extra hard to pump blood against gravity.

Poor blood circulation caused by decreased activity. This leads to a higher workload on the heart to maintain blood flow throughout the body.

The condition of having poor nutrition due to various factors, including lack of appetite, decreased intake, or specific dietary requirements.

When a person's body is unable to move freely, it can significantly affect their skin health. Sustained pressure on the same areas of the body can lead to reduced blood flow and oxygen to those areas, leading to pressure ulcers or bedsores.

Immobility can drastically change a person's emotional well-being. They may experience feelings of helplessness, anxiety, and depression due to loss of independence and social interaction. These mental health impacts can worsen with time.

Immobility disrupts the natural flow of information in the brain, leading to a decreased awareness of time, reduced intellectual stimulation, and difficulty with solving problems and making decisions.

Being unable to do daily activities can make a person feel more dependent on others, leading to reduced self-esteem and feelings of frustration due to a loss of control.

Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become weak and brittle due to a decrease in bone density. This can be often caused by lack of physical activity, as the stress of movement helps maintain bone strength.

Contractures are the tightening of muscles and joints, restricting movement. Immobility can lead to this because muscles are not used and begin to shorten. This can cause pain and limited mobility.

Muscle atrophy is the wasting away of muscle tissue, caused by a lack of use. Bedrest can lead to muscle atrophy as muscles begin to break down over time.

Immobility can negatively affect circulation, leading to a higher risk of blood clots. This happens because the muscles, responsible for pumping blood back to the heart, are not actively used during prolonged inactivity.