ACTIVITY INTOLERANCE

ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSIS SCIENTIFIC PLANNING INTERVENTIONS RATIONALE EXPECTED

EXPLANATION OUTCOME

Subjective: O Activity Activity Short Term: Assess the Provides baselineShort Term:
Intolerance Intolerance is After 5 hours of physical activity information for
The patient shall
related to state in which an nursing level and mobility formulating nursing
have
Objective: immobility individual has interventions, the of the patient. goals during goaldemonstrated a
The patient insufficient patient will be able setting decrease in
manifested: physiologic or to demonstrate a physiological
 Needs support psychological decrease in Have the patient Helps in increasing signs of activity
in moving energy to endure physiological signs perform the activity the tolerance for intolerance.
 Cannot be able
or complete of activity more slowly, in a the activity.
to fully extend
required or intolerance. longer time with
her right leg
desired daily more rest or
because pain
will be present activities. pauses, or with
 Facial Long Term: assistance if Long Term:
Grimaces Patient right leg After 2-3 days of necessary. The patient shall
 Irritability will cause pain nursing have been
when she tends to interventions, the Gradually increase Gradual increased and
The patient may move the affected patient will be able activity with active progression of the achieved desired
manifest: limb that’s why the to increase and range-of-motion activity prevents activity level
 Generalized patient cannot achieve desired exercises in bed, overexertion. progressively with
weakness move or extend activity level increasing to sitting no intolerance
 Prolonged her leg because progressively with and then standing. symptoms.
immobility she will no intolerance
experience pain. symptoms. Promote comfort To enhance ability
Patient will have measures or to participate in
insufficient energy provide for relief of activities
to endure or pain.
perform desired
physical activities. Plan care with rest To reduce fatigue
periods between
activities.

Encourage active To maintain muscle

ROM of exercises. strength and joint
range of motion

Assist with To protect patient

activities if needed. from injury

Refrain from Patient with limited

performing activity tolerance
nonessential need to prioritize
activities or important tasks
procedures. first.

Teach energy These techniques

conservation reduce oxygen
techniques such as consumption,
frequent position allowing a more
changes. prolonged activity.

Instruct patient to Activities should be

plan activities for planned ahead to
times when they coincide with the
have the most patient’s peak
energy. energy level. If the
goal is too low,
negotiate.