Caring for the Client with an Acute Impaired Mobility Issue

Acute impaired mobility is a serious issue as it can cause serious injuries such as unintentional falls. Mobility is usually associated with both simple and more complex motor movements along with the coordination of movements. Individuals that have impaired mobility usually suffer from chronic or acute diseases and traumatic brain injuries. Peterson (2020) observed that traumatic brain injury deaths increased by 17% between 2008 and 2017 and the rates increased significantly in 29 states. This shows that there is a need to improve the nursing quality of care for patients that have increased rates of experiencing acute impaired mobility issues. 

There are multiple nursing practices that can be undertaken to improve the quality of care for patients with immobility issues. One of the strategies that can be undertaken is to constantly monitor and improve vital signs The patient should be observed based on their muscle strength, muscle coordination, and muscle bulk and tone. The nurse should be ready to collaborate with other healthcare professionals to improve patient education and care planning with regard to physical therapists. Quality of care can also be improved through focusing on the nutritional status of the patient. The nurse should thus focus on monitoring the food consumption of the patient such as the portion sizes, activity levels, and intake and output. Another strategy involves teaching the patient on strategies to prevent and treat immobility issues. The patient can be taught on strategies to prevent fall. A comprehensive understanding of mobility and providing optimal patient care. The nurse can incorporate mobilization efforts, assessment skills, and prevention strategies which can help the patient to recover from their former flexibility and mobility issues. Making use of these strategies can result in improving the quality of care. 

Reference

Peterson, A. B. (2020). Deaths from Fall-Related Traumatic Brain Injury—United States, 2008–2017.  MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report ,  69 .