Utilizing critical reasoning and the nursing process, the student is expected to:
1. Discuss the effects of exercise and immobility on body systems:
a. Cardiovascular
b. Respiratory
c. Musculoskeletal
d. Metabolic processes
e. Gastrointestinal
f. Genitourinary
g. Integumentary
h. Psychosocial
2. Identify components of assessment of mobility status
3. Identify appropriate nursing diagnoses for the patient experiencing problems with mobility
4. Identify goals/outcomes appropriate for the patient experiencing immobility
5. Select appropriate therapeutic interventions/nursing interventions to assist the patient experiencing problems with mobility
6. Discuss the safe use of mobility aids
7. Discuss evaluation and modification of interventions based on the individual patient’s response
1. Review module objectives.
2. Learning Resources:
Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., Hall, A. M., & Ostendorf, W. R. (2025). Fundamentals of nursing (12th ed.). Elsevier.
Chapter 38 Activity and Exercise, pp. 828-877
Chapter 39 Immobility, pp. 878-921
3. Complete Critical Thinking Exercises:
Activity Mobility Student Learning Guide
4. Supplemental Learning:
See Bb
5. Review module objectives and check for knowledge gaps
6. Go to the Evolve website and review the module content and practice questions.