HNN112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Defecation, Hypothermia, Constipation
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Identify the factors that affect patient mobility: describe effects of immobility, perform a pressure injury risk assessment using various tools, describe evaluation criteria for nursing interventions relating to activity and exercise. Identify patient potential and actual problems relating to activity and exercise. Identify possible nursing interventions to assist patients with mobility problems. Afternoon handover: mr. albert evans aged 78 years, admitted following a car accident ten days ago. Mr. evans had suspected cervical spine injuries with a hard collar insitu until his scans were cleared this morning. As a consequence of the suspected spinal injury he had been confined to bed since the accident. Mr. evans has developed a chest infection; he is febrile (temp. He is really miserable and just wants to go home. He has recently refused food, saying that he has no appetite. His last bowel action was 5 days ago. He has grade 1 pressure injuries identified on both heels and sacrum.
