Neurological Disorders (Diagnostic Studies) Learning Outcomes * Discuss the various diagnostic studies used in clients with neurological problems Diagnostic Studies A. X-ray of the skull and spine - used to rule out fractures‚ dislocations and curvatures of the spine 1. Preprocedure: * explain the purpose of the procedure; instruct the client to lie still 2. Post procedure: * no follow up is needed B. Lumbar Puncture (LP) - insertion of a spinal
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“What Are the Social Effects of Alzheimer’s Disease?” The growing epidemic of Alzheimer’s Disease plagues more than 4 million people nationwide‚ according to the National Institute for Aging. The social and financial costs associated with Alzheimer’s Disease are on the rise with no relief in sight. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)‚ is the most common form of Dementia. It is an irreversible disease that destroys the brain over a period of time. AD is equivalent to child development in reverse. Scientists
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3-E HEALTH TEACHING PLAN Subject Matter: Loose Bowel Movement (LBM) Time allotment: 25 mins. General objective: At the end of 15 mins health teaching‚ my client with be able to: * Understand what is Loose Bowel Movement (LBM) * Learn the cause and prevention of LBM Objective | Content | Time Allotment | Teaching strategy & Tool | Resources | Evaluation | After 25 mins of health teaching‚ my client will be able to:Define Loose Bowel MovementIdentify common causes of LBMDetermine some
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Head to Toe Assessment in 5 Minutes (Well‚ maybe a little longer than that) Table of Contents Outline: I. HEAD TO TOE ASSESSMENT IN 5 MINUTES or MORE II. ASSESSMENT BY BODY SYSTEMS III. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE CLIENT WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IV. VITAL SIGNS - TEMPERATURE‚ PULSE‚ RESPIRATION‚ BLOOD PRESSURE V. NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT VI. HEART ASSESSMENT VII. AUSCULTATION OF BREATH SOUNDS VIII. MENTAL STATUS EXAM IX. SHORT PORTABLE MENTAL STATUS QUESTIONNAIRE (SPMSQ) X. HEAD
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Provide assistance to transfer as needed. Reinforce the need for call light. If the client is educated and shows an understanding of the factors involved with falls‚ they are less likely to fall. Prevent fall. Nursing Care Plan- Impaired Bowel elimination/constipation Related to: Goal Intervention Rationale Inactivity‚ immobility Client will have soft formed stool every other day that are passed without difficulty. Encourage physical activity and regular exercise. Adjust toileting times
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the body hydrated. The body can maintain for a number of weeks without food but after just a few days without water could prove to be fatal. Water is used for the digestion of food‚ for food to be transported through the body‚ it helps with the elimination of waste‚ for the circulation of blood‚ it also serves as a lubricant for joints and other internal organs‚ and it ultimately helps regulate the body’s temperature. If the body begins to receive less hydration from water‚ not only will the
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sheath are destroyed in regions of the brain and spinal cord. This results in temporary repetitive disruptions in never impulses conduction which causes symptoms of muscular weakness‚ loss of coordination‚ numbness‚ visual disturbances‚ and loss of bowel and bladder function. Mr. P has secondary progression of the disease which may result in a gradual accumulation of visual‚ motor or sensory disabilities. The cause of this disease is unknown (Tabers‚ 2005). Patient is full care related to his diagnosis
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GASTRO ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) General Description of GERD It is one of the most common diseases‚ greatly affecting health care and contributing to the expenditure in the United States of nearly 12 billion dollars per year for antacid medications. GERD affects nearly equal proportions of men and women‚ but a male predominance occurs in esophagitis and Barrett’s esophagus. Increasing age is an important factor in the prevalence of GERD complications‚ probably the result of cumulative
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The digestive tract is a twisting tube about 30 feet long. It starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. In between are the esophagus‚ stomach and bowels (intestines). The liver and pancreas aid digestion by producing bile and pancreatic juices which travel to the intestines. The gallbladder stores bile until the body needs it for digestion. The digestive system breaks down food and fluids into much smaller nutrients. In this complex process‚ blood carries the nutrients throughout the body to nourish
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the small intestine (small bowel) Esophagusgastro- duedenoscopy (egd) viewing the esophagus‚stomach and duodenum with a lighted instrument. Jejun/o-jejunum is the second section of the small intestine (Small Bowel) Jujunojejuno anastomosis- a joining of one section of the jenjum to another section of the jenjum Ile/o-ileum-3rd section of the small intestine (small Bowel) Lileostomy- a new or artificial opening into the lieum. Enter/o- small intestine or small bowel Dysentery- a condition
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