Bed Bound Patient Risks. Fluid tends to build up in the lungs because the muscles aren t working to remove excess fluid from the body. Bed rest increases the risk of pneumonia and atelectasis collapse of lung tissue. Here are some common issues and how to prevent and manage them.
But what you can control in order to offer an elderly bed bound patient a comfortable and bearable life is a nice clean environment and a lot of. Like muscle bone is living tissue that responds to exercise by becoming stronger.
Bed rest and immobilization.
To prevent this encourage your patient to the following or assist them in doing so. Risk factors for bone loss. One of the most unfortunate and preventable complications that can occur are bedsores. Caregivers need to be aware of the risks to both they mental and physical health of the patient.
