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Fundamental Review 9-1
Fundamental Review 9-1
Effects of Immobility on the Body
Decreased muscle strength and tone, decreased muscle size
Decreased joint mobility and flexibility
Limited endurance and activity intolerance
Bone demineralization
Decreased coordination and altered gait
Decreased ventilatory effort and pooling of respiratory secretions, respiratory congestion, increased risk for atelectasis
Increased cardiac workload, increased risk for orthostatic hypotension and venous thrombosis
Altered circulation and increased risk for alterations in skin integrity
Altered appetite, constipation
Urinary stasis, increased risk for infection
Altered sleep patterns, pain, increased risk for depression