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

Weakness 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

Numbness, 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 & Plan and Outcome Target Nursing Interventions Date
Sign. [Check those that apply] Date: [Check those that apply] Achieved
:

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: