NURS-175 Chapter Notes - Chapter 35,45: Cough Reflex, Isometric Exercise, Skin Fold
31 Jan 2017
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Potter, p. a. , perry, a. g. , stockert, p. a. , hall, a. m. , ross-kerr, j. c. , wood, m. j. , astle, b. For patients with time constraints reinforce the importance of small amount of exercise at a time. Based on needs patients may benefit from aerobic, stretching, flexibility, and/or resistance exercises. Resistance can increase strength improving adl abilities. Goal to promote activity and prevent the effects of immobility. Nurses must use proper body mechanics when assisting patients in activity to avoid injury to themselves, coworkers or the patient. Exercise can help patients with chronic disease restore optimal functioning. Increased exercise can reduce mortality, morbidity, increase q of l, improve specific physiological function, and improve psychological well being. These patients often benefit from a prescribed customized exercise plan. Moderate intensity aerobic exercise reduced blood pressure. Patients may fear exercise will increase dyspnea. Patients can be taught specific breathing techniques that can be applied when inefficient breathing patterns occur.
