Nursing Care Plan – Impaired physical mobility of the lower extremity r/t external fixator @ L leg
Definition
Limitation in independent, purposeful physical movement of the body or of one or more extremities
Related Factors
- Sedentary Lifestyle, disuse or deconditioning; limited cardiovascular endurance
- Decreased muscle strength; control and/or mass; joint stiffness or contracture; loss of integrity of bone structures
- Intolerance to activity/decrease strength and endurance
- Pain/ Discomfort
- Neuromuscular/musculoskeletal impairment
- Sensoriperceptual/cognitive impairment; developmental delay
- Depressive mood state or anxiety
- Selective or generalized malnutrition; altered cellular metabolism; body mass index above 75tth age-appropriate percentile
- Lack of knowledge regarding value of physical activity; cultural belief regarding age-appropriate activity; lack of physical or social environmental supports
- Prescribed movement restrictions;medications
- Reluctance to initiate movement
NCP – Impaired physical mobility of the lower extremity r/t external fixator @ L leg
