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impaired WALKING<br />

SAMPLE NURSING OUTCOMES & INTERVENTIONS<br />

CLASSIFICATIONS (NOC/NIC)<br />

NOC—Aggression Control<br />

NIC—Anger Control Assistance<br />

impaired Walking<br />

Taxonomy II: Activity/Rest—Class 2 Activity/Exercise<br />

(00088)<br />

[Diagnostic Division: Activity/Rest]<br />

Submitted 1998<br />

Definition: Limitation of independent movement within<br />

the environment on foot<br />

Related Factors<br />

Insufficient muscle strength; neuromuscular impairment; musculoskeletal<br />

impairment (e.g., contractures)<br />

Limited endurance; deconditioning<br />

Fear of falling; impaired balance<br />

Impaired vision<br />

Pain<br />

Obesity<br />

Depressed mood; cognitive impairment<br />

Lack of knowledge<br />

Environmental constraints (e.g., stairs, inclines, uneven surfaces,<br />

unsafe obstacles, distances, lack of assistive devices or<br />

persons, restraints)<br />

Defining Characteristics<br />

SUBJECTIVE OR OBJECTIVE<br />

Impaired ability to walk required distances; walk on an incline/<br />

decline; walk on uneven surfaces; to navigate curbs, climb stairs<br />

[Specify level of independence—refer to ND impaired physical<br />

Mobility, for suggested functional level classification]<br />

Desired Outcomes/Evaluation<br />

Criteria—Client Will:<br />

• Be able to move about within environment as needed/desired<br />

within limits of ability or with appropriate adjuncts.<br />

• Verbalize understanding of situation/risk factors and safety<br />

measures.<br />

Information in brackets added by the authors to clarify and enhance<br />

the use of nursing diagnoses.<br />

774 Cultural Collaborative Community/Home Care

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