17: Nervous System and Chronic Diseases of the Nervous System
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- The human nervous system, consisting of trillions of neurons, is fundamental for body functions such as breathing and walking. This chapter discusses neuron-related disorders and their impacts on brain and body function. It emphasizes the role of nurses as caregivers and advocates for affected patients, highlighting collaboration with a healthcare team, including physicians and therapists, to create comprehensive care plans and support patients in adjusting to their conditions.
- 17.1: Intracranial Pressure Changes
- This section provides learning objectives related to intracranial pressure (ICP), discussing the Monro-Kellie doctrine and pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of ICP changes. It outlines diagnostics, nursing care plans, and medical therapies for intracranial pressure changes, including both increased (IICP) and decreased ICP.
- 17.2: Acute Disorders of the Nervous System
- This page covers the learning objectives related to the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, nursing care, evaluation, and medical therapies for brain tumors, Guillain-Barr?? syndrome, and meningitis. The section provides statistics on brain tumors, detailing benign and malignant types, and their effects. It explains Guillain-Barr?? as a rare neuropathy and meningitis as an inflammation of the meninges caused by various pathogens.
- 17.3: Chronic Disorders of the Nervous System
- This page provides a comprehensive overview of the learning objectives related to multiple sclerosis (MS) and myasthenia gravis (MG), two chronic neurological diseases. It outlines the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and laboratory values of these diseases. The page also details nursing care strategies, evaluation of care efficacy, and relevant medical therapies for both conditions.
- 17.4: Major Neurocognitive Disorder and Neurodegenerative Diseases
- The document provides comprehensive information on major neurocognitive disorders (MNDs) focusing on Alzheimer disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Parkinson disease. It covers their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic processes, and related laboratory values. The document also outlines nursing care practices, strategies for recognizing and analyzing cues, prioritizing symptoms, and taking action.
- 17.5: Seizures
- This section provides comprehensive learning objectives and information related to seizures, including their pathophysiology, types, clinical manifestations, triggers, and assessment. It discusses diagnostic methods for identifying seizures and outlines nursing care strategies for managing patients with seizures, including observation, medication administration, and safety measures. Additionally, it covers medical therapies and the evaluation of nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- 17.6: Polyneuropathy
- This page outlines the learning objectives related to understanding and managing polyneuropathy, a disorder affecting multiple peripheral nerves. It discusses the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of polyneuropathy, along with diagnostic procedures and laboratory evaluations.
- 17.7: Chronic Pain Disorders
- This section outlines learning objectives related to migraines and fibromyalgia, focusing on their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. For migraines, it describes symptoms across four stages and highlights assessment methods, diagnostics, and nursing interventions. For fibromyalgia, the discussion covers its unknown cause, symptom assessment, and nursing care to manage pain and related symptoms.
- 17.8: Spinal Disorders
- This page provides a thorough overview of spinal disorders, specifically low back pain and spinal tumors. It explains the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of these conditions and discusses diagnostic and laboratory methods. The text outlines nursing care plans and medical therapies, emphasizing effective pain management and the significance of physical therapy and mental health support in managing chronic back pain.
- 17.9: Neurological Injuries
- This section provides a detailed overview of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and spinal cord injuries, including their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and diagnostics. It highlights the importance of understanding these injuries for medical and nursing care, outlining nursing interventions and evaluation strategies. It also discusses medical therapies, such as surgery and medications, and emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation and long-term care for recovery.
- 17.10: Summary
- This page covers various neurological disorders, including intracranial pressure changes, acute and chronic nervous system disorders, neurocognitive disorders, seizures, polyneuropathy, chronic pain disorders, spinal disorders, and neurological injuries. It discusses causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatments, and the role of nursing care in managing these conditions.
- 17.11: Key Terms
- The page provides brief descriptions of various medical terms related to neurological conditions, diseases, and treatments. It covers topics such as seizures, types of tumors, neurological disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, as well as procedures and physiological concepts related to brain function and spinal health.
- 17.13: References
- The page appears to be a list of references and sources related to various neurological conditions and their treatments, including ALS, Alzheimer's disease, low back pain, spinal tumors, epilepsy, and more. These references include links to reputable organizations such as the ALS Association, Alzheimer's Association, Mayo Clinic, and others, as well as scientific studies and clinical guidelines. This resource may be useful for people seeking detailed medical information on these topics.