Nursing: Neurological Assessment

Physicians need to have high degree of suspicion in patients presenting with multiple congenital anamolies involving lymphatics. Diagnosis is suspected based on classical phenotypic features. But lymphatic malformations can be demonstrated by intestinal mucosal biopsy and radionuclide

There is one disease that sparks interest in me, that disease is Lupus. The main reason that I am interested in Lupus is because my mom has Lupus. I’m going to tell you about the two major kinds of Lupus and the effects they have on people. The first type is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Lupus affects the kidneys. Can cause inflammation to the nervous system and brain also inflammation in the brain's blood vessels.

Symptoms of Hurthle cell carcinoma are similar to those seen in other types of thyroid cancers. These include: • Appearance of a lump at the neck • Voice change that does not get better • Shortness of breath • Sore throat • Difficulty swallowing • Persistent cough not caused by a respiratory problem Part 3: What Causes Hurthle Cell Carcinoma? The exact cause of Hurthle cell carcinoma is not known.

The precise cause of Prune-Belly syndrome isn't known. Ulcerative colitis is thought to be an auto-immune condition. While constipation is a rather basic digestive problem, it is going to occur differently for different folks, simply because no 2 people have the same kind of bowel movement. Chronic constipation was attributed to a reduction in abdominal wall pressure, which is crucial to aid in

It is through this that an appropriate nursing plan care is used. For example, in the decreased cardiac output, heart sounds and blood pressure should be monitored. Veri (2013) asserted that murmurs in the heart sounds may indicate a valvular incompetence. Further, chronic blood pressure may be elevated and as a result, profound hypotension may occur (Vera, 2013).

2. Please explain Broca’s aphasia. What are the classic signs of Broca’s aphasia? Speech production is. The number of words per minutes are low and

Excessive bruising This symptom may be an indication of some abnormal activity of red blood cells, which in turn often leads to leukemia. Bruising in strange places, like fingers and palms and red spots on the face, neck, chest, symptoms that you must not ignore them. 7. Pain in the abdomen or pelvis

Outcomes can vary based on the length of time that an individual spends in a coma. Areas that can be affected are fine motor skill, balancing skills, coordination, speed and strength. Medication and or surgery may be a possible solution or treatment for some impairments, such as tremor. Any deformation in bones may require orthopedic surgery. Injections are also recommended along with OT services when working with neuromuscular blockage.

Anyone one suffering from post traumatic stress disorder can seek medicine or treatment with a doctor. Treatments include Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy. PTSD can be a lifelong thing, however it can be easily overcome by helpful tools. A well known treatment is EMDR which is all natural and requires no medicine just the processes of using eye movement. It is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.

2014 Drogheda Institute of Further Education Rebecca McCormack CARE SKILLS 5N0758 Assignment Two   Multiple Sclerosis “Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease, where the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to communicate, resulting in a wide range of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometimes psychiatric problems between attacks, symptoms may disappear completely; however, permanent neurological problems often occur, especially as the disease advances.” - Wikipedia, 2014 People with MS can have neurological symptoms or signs; loss of sensitivity or changes in sensation such as tingling, pins and needles or numbness, muscle weakness, very pronounced

What is lupus? According to Mayo Clinic staff lupus is defined as “a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs”(Mayo clinic.org). With lupus your body’s immune system fights off viruses, bacteria, and germs, normally the immune system produces proteins called antibodies that protect the body from these viruses. “Autoimmune means your immune system cannot tell the difference between these foreign invaders and your body’s healthy cells and tissues and creates autoantibodies that attack and destroy healthy cells and tissue.

Registered Nurses provide patient care, set up charts, handle medications and find creative new ways to interact with patients. Entry level work requires an associate degree and takes two to three years to obtain. A Bsn degree takes four years. All nursing programs include supervised clinical experience. Internships available in nursing homes.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing has identified nine essentials that are incorporated into master’s nursing programs in order to help guide the practice of advance practice nurse (APN). Essential II outlines how an APN can utilize organizational and systems leadership to promote safer and more cost effective care to patients. By incorporating effective leadership skills, APN’s can impact healthcare reform and quality improvements for the patient, institution and the community. According to the American Association of College of Nursing (2011), a effective leader assumes and applies the skills of communication, collaboration, negotiation, delegation, and coordination. APN’s must establish and maintain healthy working relationships

What criteria do you use to evaluate nursing theories? The criteria that I use to evaluate nursing theories include first, the alignment to my facility’s goals and vision. Second, assessment of the empirical relevance to the work being completed and how the theoretical framework aligns with type of nursing care that is to be provided (Chinn and Kramer, 2015). After this analysis the choice can then be made as to the theory that provides the best fundamental basis for nursing care for these conditions.