Management of Activity Tolerance & Mobility in Rehabilitation Nursing
Presented by Stephanie Burnett
This course is part of our CRRN® Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge CRRN® Prep-Program.
According to NANDA, the state of not having the physiological or psychological energy to complete the activities of daily living (ADLs) is called activity intolerance. Maximizing the patient’s mobility ability and enhancing their self-care ability is a central goal for rehabilitation nurses. Rehabilitation patients experience many conditions that may result in activity intolerance. The rehabilitation nurse’s role is essential to enhance the patient’s participation in the therapy experience and to promote carryover to the unit and home environment.
CRRN® is a registered trademark of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
Meet your instructor
Stephanie Burnett
Dr. Stephanie Davis Burnett is an advanced practice nurse with more than 35 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation nursing. She is considered an expert in the areas of rehabilitation, leadership, and staff education. Her certifications include being a board-certified clinical nurse specialist (ACNS-BC) and a…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Anatomy and Physiology of Common Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Neurological Rehabilitation Deficits
Understanding the basic anatomy and physiology related to musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological function helps the rehabilitation nurse to anticipate and interpret the complications commonly seen in the rehabilitation patient population.
2. Assessment Tools and Strategies to Address Deficits in Mobility and Self-Care/Activities of Daily Living
Immobility resulting from disease states, neurological conditions, or injury can result in functional deficits and diminished ability to perform self-care and activities of daily living. Utilizing objective tools to identify deficits is necessary for successful team goal setting and program evaluation; and, to develop evidence-based strategies to address patient needs
3. Review Nursing Goals Setting and Interventions to Enhance the Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Neurological Function in Rehabilitation Patients
Individuals with disability and chronic illness require realistic goal setting and appropriate nursing interventions to achieve maximal independence. The primary role of the rehabilitation nurse is to intervene to promote the individual’s response to health problems related to altered functional ability.
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