Which of the following factors has an impact on the severity of physic

Which of the following factors has an impact on the severity of physical impairment a client will experience from a period of immobility? (Select all that apply.)

1. The client’s age
2. Prior overall health
3. Length of immobility
4. The degree of immobility
5. Situation requiring the inactivity
6. Client’s mental attitude about the limitations

ANSWER

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4
The severity of the impairment depends on the client’s overall health, degree and length of im-mobility, and age. The resulting effects are not dictated by situation or attitude.