Which patient will cause the nurse to select a nursing diagnosis of Impaired physical mobility for a care plan?
a. A patient who is completely immobile
b. A patient who is not completely immobile
c. A patient at risk for single-system involvement
d. A patient who is at risk for multisystem problems
ANS: B
The diagnosis of Impaired physical mobility applies to the patient who has some limitation but is not completely immobile. The diagnosis of Risk for disuse syndrome applies to the patient who is immobile and at risk for multisystem problems because of inactivity. Beyond these diagnoses, the list of potential diagnoses is extensive because immobility affects multiple body systems.
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