STROKE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
Updated 5/26
Scenario: In the image above, Ann is an opera
singer. While on stage, she suddenly starts having
trouble getting her words out. Her right arm also
feels weak. These symptoms are classic of someone
experiencing a stroke.
Signs and stroke symptoms:
- sudden , severe headache
- slurred speech, mental confusion
- slurred speech, mental confusion
- nausea and vomiting
- visual disturbances, hearing loss
- facial weakness
- weakness in arm or leg on one side
Cranial nerves 1 is the - Olfactory nerve
Cranial nerve 2 is the Optic ( vision).
Learn more about : The cranial nerves
Scenario: The patient above, was in respiratory distress
and placed on mechanical ventilation. It is difficult
for the patient on a ventilator to describe pain. Knowing
how to assess is very important.
and placed on mechanical ventilation. It is difficult
for the patient on a ventilator to describe pain. Knowing
how to assess is very important.
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posted by Margaret at
10:01 AM
1 Comments:
I just wanted to tell you how thankful I am that I ran across this blog. I am a 3rd semester nursing student and we are studying care for pts. with neuro problems right now. I was so overwhelmed with information before tonight. You were able to break it down and make all the pieces fit together in a simple yet effective way. Thank you so much!!!
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