Acute Care Case Study
4. Mr. Ochoa will spend several days hospitalized in the acute care setting as he is stabilized and treated for CVA List nursing interventions as they relate to the CVA patient for the following areas of concern. (Acute care: prevent further injury and addressing current issues)
Mobility: (3)
List three nursing interventions aimed at preventing immobility related issues while in the acute care setting.
1. Never pull on the affected extremity when moving patient.
2. Encourage continuous shoulder movement, elevation of the arm above the heart, and regular fist clenching exercises.
3. Encourage active and passive ROM to improve and maintain muscle tone.
Safety: (3)
List three safety interventions aimed at protecting the patient while in
Mobility: (3)
List three nursing interventions aimed at preventing immobility related issues while in the acute care setting.
1. Never pull on the affected extremity when moving patient.
2. Encourage continuous shoulder movement, elevation of the arm above the heart, and regular fist clenching exercises.
3. Encourage active and passive ROM to improve and maintain muscle tone.
Safety: (3)
List three safety interventions aimed at protecting the patient while in