Reference no: EM133725539

Question

There are may complications associated with immobility in patients. The complication that will be the focus of this discussion is respiratory issues. The reason that respiratory issues are common is that without adequate physical activity secretions gather in the lower airway making hard or unable for the client to breath. A nursing intervention for this would be to promote musculoskeletal function with range of motion exercises (R.O.M). R.O.M usually includes frequently turning the patient and doing deep breathing exercises with them. How a nurse can help with client safety is having someone help move the client so the client isn't dropped because of pride and ensuring the client is moved every hour to prevent bed sores.The nurse should also keep an eye on the client's circulation, especially in the immobile parts of the body as that could lead to permanent loss of function in that area of the body. A way a nurse can protect themselves is by having another medical staff help with moving the client in order to not hurt their back or other muscles used for lifting.