Inadequate mental or physical energy to accomplish daily activities. Risk factors include debilitating physical conditions such as anemia, obesity, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological deficits (such as those following stroke), severe heart disease, chronic pulmonary disease, metabolic disorders, and prolonged sedentary lifestyle.
See: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix
activity intolerance is a sample definition found in
Taber's Medical Dictionary, 21st Edition.
To find other Taber's Medical Dictionary topics
please login
or
purchase a subscription.