Immobility refers to?

• A. Inability to sleep properly.
• B. Inability to eat without help.
• C. Inability to move about freely.
• D. Inability to speak clearly.

Answer: (C)

Immobility means an inability to move about freely. It describes a situation where a person cannot change position, walk, or move limbs independently and requires assistance. The other scenarios describe different problems—difficulty sleeping is about sleep patterns, needing help to eat is about feeding dependence, and unclear speech is a communication issue. Understanding immobility is important because it signals increased risk for complications like pressure injuries, pneumonia, blood clots, and muscle or joint problems, which in turn guides safety planning, transfers, device use, and range-of-motion activities to help maintain mobility and function.