1. Review at least two things you learned about Neuro/Sensory.
2. Write one brief paragraph about a neuro disease (not the one you wrote about in the discussion board).
3. Write one brief paragraph about a diagnostic test related to neuro.
4. How will you apply the new knowledge you learned this week to your RN nursing career.
– Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the neurological system: brainstem, CSF, ventricles, and neurotransmitters
– Neuro assessment to include LOC (Glasgow Coma Scale), Assessment of reflexes
– Discuss Increased Intracranial Pressure
– Discuss care of the unconscious patient
– Discuss types of head injuries
– Discuss neurogenic shock
– Discuss Autonomic Dysreflexia
– Discuss Spinal shock
– Discuss posturing: decerebrate and decorticate
Lewis S.L., Bucher L., Heitkemper M.M., Harding M.M., Kwong J., Roberts D., (2017) Medical Surgical Nursing, Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, Elsevier
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