Impaired Physical Mobility - related to Ischialgia

Nursing Care Plan for Ischialgia

Ischialgia is one manifestation of lower back pain is caused due to the clamping nervous ischiadicus.

Pain in the lumbar region can basically be:

• Radicular pain ( often ) patients with radicular pain and low back pain showed radicular pain along the nerve ischiadicus.
• Referred pain.
• Pain does not radiate.

Nursing Diagnosis for Ischialgia

Impaired Physical Mobility related to pain, muscle spasm, restrictive therapies and neuromuscular damage.

NOC :

• Joint Movement : Active
• Mobility Level
• Self care : ADLs
• Transfer performance

Outcomes :

• Clients increase in physical activity.
• Understand the purpose of improving mobility.
• Verbalize feelings in improving the strength and ability to move.
• Demonstrate the use of aids to mobilization (walker).

NIC :

• Exercise therapy : ambulation
• Monitoring vital signs before / after exercise and see the patient's response during exercise.
• Consult with a physical therapy plan of ambulation as needed.
• Help clients to use a cane when walking and prevent against injury.
• Teach the patient or other health professionals about ambulation techniques.
• Assess the patient's ability to mobilize.
• Train patients in meeting the needs of ADLs independently according to ability.
• Facilitate and assist the patient when the mobilization and help meet the needs of ADLs.
• Give the tool if the client requires.
• Teach patients how to change the position and provide assistance if needed.