• Decreased ability to extend the arm at the elbow

• Decreased ability to rotate the arm outward (supination)

• Difficulty lifting the wrist or fingers (extensor muscle weakness)

• Muscle loss (atrophy) in the forearm

• Ωεα κ ν ε σ σ of the wrist and finger

• Wrist or finger drop

The following symptoms may occur:

• Abnormal sensations

• Difficulty extending the arm at the elbow

• Difficulty extending the wrist

• Νυ µ β ν ε σ σ , decreased sensation, tingling, or burning sensation

• Pain

Impaired Physical Mobility

(_)Actual (_) Potential

Related To:
[Check those that apply]

(_) Amputation (_) Neuromuscular impairment

(_) Cardiovascular (_) Pain
(_) External devices (_) Surgical procedure
(_) Impaired balance (_) Trauma
(_) Limited ROM (_) Other:_____________________________
(_) Musculoskeletal impairment ____________________________________
____________________________________

As evidenced by:
[Check those that apply]

Major: (_) Inability to move purposefully within the environment, including bed mobility, transfers,
(Must be and ambulation.
present)

Minor: (_) Range of motion limitations.

(May be (_) Limited muscle strength or control.
present) (_) Impaired coordination.
 Date
Date & Plan and Outcome Target Nursing Interventions
Achieved
Sign. [Check those that apply] Date: [Check those that apply]
:

The patient will: (_) Assess symmetry, strength, and

(_) Maintain or increase strength
and endurance of upper/lower limbs
A.E.B.:
(_) Will not develop complications of
immobility.
(_) Demonstrate use of adaptive
device(s) to increase mobility.
Device:
degree of mobility.
(_) Passive/active ROM exercises
as ordered by physician q_____
to:__________(body part).
(_) Position in proper alignment and
resposition q____ hrs.
(_) Encourage isometric exercises
when indicated.

(_) Other: (_) Up in chair _____ minutes

q____.

(_) Check/teach proper use/function

of adaptive equipment.

(_) Provide progressive mobilization.

(_) Referral: