NCP - Activity Intolerance
NCP - Activity Intolerance
o BP: 130/110 mmHg segments of constriction b. Pink skin color that may activate renin-
and dilation. The c. Moist oral angiotensin-
o Tissue edema present
vasospastic action causes mucosa, and aldosterone system.
pitting +2
damage to the blood d. Absence of o Assist with position 2
o Weak peripheral pulses
vessels by decreasing their tissue edema changes.
on extremities
blood supply. R: Gently repositioning
o Pale, dry, and poor skin
patient from supine to
turgor
sitting/standing position
o Dry oral mucosa
can reduce the risk of
o Laboratory test:
orthostatic BP
CBC: 50% Het
changes.
(increased)
o Administer anti- 3
hypertensive drug,
as ordered.
R: To control BP and to
avoid other
coplications. 5
o Promote early
ambulation as soon
as client is able and
with physician’s
approval.
R: Short frequent walks
are determined to be
better forextremities
and prevention of
pulmonary
complications than one
long walk. If client is
confined to bed,
ensure ROM
exercises. 6
o Elevate legs when
in bed or chair as
indicated.
R: Reduces tissue
swelling and rapidly
empties superficial and
tibial veins preventing
overdistention and
thereby increasing
venous return. 7
o Initiate active or
passive exercises
while in bed (e.g.,
flex/extend/rotate
foot periodically).
Assist with gradual
resumption of
ambulation (e.g.,
walking 10 min/hr)
as soon as client is
permitted out of
bed.
R: These measures
are designed to
increase venous return
from lower extremities 8
o Instruct client to
avoid
rubbing/massaging
the affected
extremity.
R: This activity
potentiates risk of
fragmenting/dislodging
thrombus causing
embolization, and
increasing risk of
complications. 9
o Increase fluid intake
to atleast
2000mL/day, within
cardiac tolerance.
R: Dehydration
increase blood
viscosity and venous
stasis, predisposing to
thrombus formation. 10
o Promote
active/passive ROM
exercises.
R: Exercise prevents
venous stasis and
further circulatory
compromise. 11
o Provide oxygen
therapy as
necessary.
R: This saturates
circulating hemoglobin
and augments the
efficiency of blood that
is reaching the
ischemic tissues. 12
o Position patient
properly in a semi-
Fowler’s to high
Fowler’s tolerated. Princess Alane
R: Upright positioning Marie T.
promotes improved Moreno St.N
alveolar gas
exchange.