List five effects of immobility and identify which system(s) are affected.
What will be an ideal response?
| · | Musculoskeletal system: atrophy, contractures, osteoporosis |
| · | Integumentary system: pressure ulcers |
| · | Cardiovascular system: heart takes longer to return to normal after activity, blood does not circulate as efficiently, thrombus, embolus |
| · | Respiratory system: lungs do not expand, causing secretions to accumulate; pneumonia and other infections |
| · | Gastrointestinal system: decreased appetite; weight loss; lack of nutrition increases risk of pressure ulcers; peristalsis slows, causing indigestion and constipation |
| · | Urinary system: bladder does not empty completely, increasing the risk of infection; incontinence; urinary stones |
| · | Psychosocial: depression, disorientation |
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