Asked by Sabrina Inman on May 31, 2024

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The nurse is caring for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired physical mobility.The nurse needs to be alert for which of the following potential complications? (Select all that apply. )

A) Pulmonary emboli.
B) Pneumonia.
C) Impaired skin integrity.
D) Somnolence.
E) Increased socialization.

Impaired Physical Mobility

A reduction in the ability to move parts of the body freely and easily, often due to injury, illness, or disability.

Pulmonary Emboli

Blockages in the pulmonary arteries, usually due to blood clots that travel to the lungs from the legs or other parts of the body.

Impaired Skin Integrity

A condition where the skin is broken, damaged, or no longer in its intact or natural state, often leading to increased risk of infection or injury.

  • Identify potential complications of impaired physical mobility and strategies to mitigate these risks.
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wahdinga ndangohJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,C
Explanation :
Immobility leads to complications such as pulmonary emboli or pneumonia.Other possible complications include impaired skin integrity.Insomnia and social isolation are more common than somnolence or increased socialization.