Estella Gore is a 77-year-old resident of a local nursing home. She fell 4 weeks ago and fractured her left hip and is now in rehabilitation therapy and walking with the assistance of a physical therapy aide and a rolling walker. She states she is very frightened to walk and would rather use her wheelchair for mobility. 1.) What should you tell Ms. Gore about the importance of continuing to walk, even if she needs the assistance of a walker or personnel?

2.) Why is it important for her to be as mobile as possible? What are the overall effects of immobility?

3.) How does immobility affect other body systems?