NURSING CARE PLAN:

IMPAIRED PHYSICAL
MOBILITY
(AMPUTATION)

PREPARED BY:
OCUBILLO, FRANCISE ELYN B.
BSN-III
 ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSIS SCIENTIFIC PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION RATIONALE EVALUTATION
EXPLAINATION
SUBJECTIVE: Impaired A modification in
After 8 hours of
1. Encourage - To prevent After 8
“ naglisod nako ug physical movement or mobility can him to perform stump trauma. hours of
lihok sa akong mobility either be a transient, student-nurse prescribes
lawas kay related to recurring or more exercises.
student-
nabaghuan ko sa loss of limb permanent dilemma. And intervention the nurse
ako situasyon na (particularly when it occurs, it patient will be 2. Assist with - Prevents intervention
naputol akong tuo a lower becomes a complex specified ROM contracture the patient
na tiil.” extremity) as health care problem that able to exercises for deformities, was able to
As verbalized by the evidenced involves many different both the which can
patient. by members of the health
Demonstrate
affected and develop rapidly
demonstrate
reluctance to care team. In fact, some techniques/ unaffected and could delay techniques /
OBJECTIVE: attempt degree of immobility is limbs prosthesis usage. behaviours
behaviours that
 reluctance movement. very common in most beginning that enable
to attempt conditions such as stroke, enable early in resumption
movement leg fracture, multiple postoperative
 Impaired sclerosis, trauma, and resumption of stage. - To prevent
of activity.
coordination morbid obesity. Mobility is 3. Maintain knee hamstring
activities.
 decreased needed especially if an extension. muscle
muscLe individual is to maintain an contractures
strength independent living.
Vital Signs taken as Limited movement affects 4. Rewrap stump - . Edema will
follows: the performance of most immediately occur rapidly,
T: 37.2 ADLs. The human body is with an elastic and
P: 80 designed for motion; bandage, rehabilitation
RR: 17 hence, any restriction of elevate if can be delayed
BP:100/80 movement will take its toll “immediate or
on every major anatomic early” cast is
system. accidentally
dislodged.
(nurseslabs.com/impaired- Prepare for
physical-mobility/) reapplication
of cast.

5. Present a safe
environment:
bed rails up, - These measures
bed in down promote a safe,
position, secure
important environment
items close by. and may
 reduce risk for
falls.

6. Show the use - Learning the

of mobility proper way to
devices, such transfer is
as the necessary for
following: maintaining
trapeze, optimal mobility
crutches, or and patient
walkers. safety.

- Provides for
7. Refer to creation of
rehabilitation exercise and
team activity program
to meet
individual needs
and strengths,
and identifies
mobility
functional aids
to promote
independence.
Early use of a
temporary
prosthesis
promotes
activity and
enhances
general well-
being and
positive outlook.
Note:
Vocational
counseling and
retraining also
may be
indicated.