The complex anatomy and physiology of the nervous system make examination and assessment challenging but attainable with practice and dedication. Taking a detailed history provides essential clues to tailor your physical examination, nursing interventions, and patient education.
Instructions:
Patient in a comatose state on hospital bed.Read the case study and statement below, then answer the questions that follow:
Case Study: A patient has been brought to the emergency department in a comatose state. On assessment, she responds to painful pressure on her supraorbital arch; her arm attempts to remove pressure on the supraorbital arch; she moans and groans but has no speech.
Discuss the Glasgow Coma Scale and how you interpret the findings on this patient.
Statement: The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association urge patients to seek immediate care for critical warning signs.
Discuss these warning signs (including Heart attack and Stroke)
Initial Post: Post your response with:
At least 100-150 words.
Writing free of grammatical, spelling, &/or punctuation errors.