Nursing care with immobility, activity Exam Questions and Answers | winter 2026 | 100% Correct
Nursing care with immobility, activity Exam Questions and Answers | winter 2026 | 100% Correct Positive changes in physiology function w/ immobility When recovering from illness or injury, immobility (bedrest) can slow metaboloc needs, less O2 needed, providing more energy for healing and minimizes pain. Negative effects of immobility on physiology can cause atrophy, bone demineralization, liquid pooling in lungs, deep vein thrombosis much more see chart Psychosocial changes associated with immobility depression, sadness, loss of initiative, fear anxiety, loss of sleep cycles - give them control over their care they need to do whatever they can. Assess for correct body alignment put pt at ease, standinghead erect and midline, shoulders and hips straight and parallel, laterally head erect w/ s
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