About
Degenerative disease effecting the muscles.
Assess
Muscle weakness and fatigue, atrophy; decreased mobility; pain, genetic history, lab values show elevated muscle enzymes.
Complications
Respiratory muscle weakness and failure; multi-organ system failure; immobility
Diagnosis
- Impaired physical mobility related to muscle weakness and dysfunction
- ineffective airway clearance related to muscle weakness and inability to cough
- Fatigue related to disease process
Goals
- The client will state measures to improve mobility.
- The client will identify adaptive techniques to accommodate for impaired mobility.
Interventions
- Administer medications as ordered; including steroids.
- Assist client with ADL's, as needed.
- Encourage active participation in ADL's as much as the client is able to tolerate.
- Encourage active participation in physical therapy and/ or occupational therapy.
- Teach client techniques to maintain mobility and prevent atrophy ( including range of motion exercises).
- Monitor for signs/ symptoms of complications.
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