The nurse is caring for a patient with the diagnosis of Impaired physical mobility.The nurse needs to be alert for which of the following potential complications?

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Immobility leads to complications such as pulmonary emboli or pneumonia.Other possible diagnoses include impaired skin integrity.Insomnia and social isolation are more common complications than somnolence or increased socialization.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with the Diagnosis