Question

What nursing interventions would you incorporate into a plan of care to assist a patient with increasing physical activity?

Answer 1

Ans) Nursing intervention with rationale to assist patient with increasing physical activity:

1) Assessment of patient's condition, vital signs, understanding level, etc- to obtain baseline data to plan care.

2) Establish rapport- to gain patient's cooperation.

3) Identify activity needs, desires- to know appropriate activity level.

4) Adjust activities, plan care with rest periods in between activities- to precent overexertion.

5) Provide postive atmosphere- provides acknowledgement and motivation.

6) Promote comfort measures- to enhance ability to participate in activities.

7) Give patient information that provides evidence of daily progress- to sustain motivation.

8) Assist patient to learn & demonstrate appropriate safety measures- to prevent injury.

9)Encourage client to maintain positive attitude- to enhance sense of well being.