NANDA Definition Activity intolerance
Nursing Diagnosis Activity intolerance Insufficient physiologicalor psychological energy to endure or complete required or desired daily activities Defining Characteristics Abnormal blood pressure response to activity; abnormal heart rate response to activity; EKG changes reflecting arrhythmias; EKG changes reflecting ischemia; exertional discomfort; exertional dyspnea; verbal report of fatigue; verbal report of weakness Related Factors (r/t) Bed rest; generalized weakness; imbalance between oxygen supply/demand; immobility; sedentary lifestyle Suggested NOC Outcomes Activity Tolerance, Endurance, Energy Conservation, Self-Care: Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) Example NOC Outcome with Indicators Endurance as evidenced by the following indicators: Performance of usual routine/Activity/Concentration/Muscle endurance/Eating pattern/Libido/Energy restored after rest/Blood oxygen level (Rate the outcome and indicators of Endurance: 1 severely compromised, 2 substantially com...