o Moisture damage to the skin can be caused to the individual due to being unable to cope with or without aids or support. o There is an increased risk of infection. o Individual isolates self due to fear of unable to manage needs. o Cognitive deterioration due to dehydration. o Fearful of loss of dignity.
A. The symptoms that Nick has described so far that are relevant to the nervous system are the weird burning and prickling pains in his feet and the fact that he gets dizzy when he sits or stands up, he has trouble focusing sometimes, his knee reflexes are weak, and he can’t feel much in his feet. His symptoms are both sensory and motor. B. I think that they are mostly caused by peripheral nerve damage, but that the balance and coordination problems may suggest a deeper issue. C. I think that the component of the reflex arc that is most likely to be damaged in Nick’s situation is the integrating center because one of more regions within the CNS relay impulses from sensory to motor neurons, so the impulses are never reaching the motor neurons and effectors.
When this happens, the muscles and tissues that surround the joint weaken. This can deform your joint and make it hard for you to move. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks itself. The pattern of joints affected is usually symmetrical, involves the hands and other joints and is worse in the morning. Rheumatoid arthritis is also a systemic disease, involving other body organs, whereas osteoarthritis is limited to the joints.
Physical symptom of the disease includes lack of coordination, uncontrolled movements and problems with eating and swallowing. This will cause for a need of a nurse or all day care of the person because they will not be able to perform task on their own. Behavioral problems are said to come from damage to the brain as the disease progress frustration and depression has a serious affect on the person. Everyone does not go through the same sypmptom people are affected differently. The disease can consist of : clumsiness, uncontrolled continual muscular contractions, loss of balance, slurred speech, walking difficulty and stumbling, and falling.
Common places where pressure sores are likely too develop are, back of head and ears, elbows, lower back and sacrum area, shoulders, hips, heels and inner knees.. 3) Identify factors which might put on individual at risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores. Factors that put individuals at risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores are confinement to a bed, chair or wheelchair. Inability to change positions without help, loss of bowel or bladder control, poor nutrition and/or dehydration and decreased mental awareness. 4) Describe how incorrect handling and moving techniques can damage the skin. This can happen when residents are moved into chairs, they may be unable to get out of it.
Fibromyalgia is often present when an individual has low levels of this specific neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. The body tries to cope with pain to the best of its abilities, however the pain threshold is lowered considerably and pain seems to be intensified. This condition is also strongly associated with Raynaud syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, mood and anxiety disorders, and regional pain syndromes. (Huether, 2012). With a combination of preexisting factors such as imbalances in hormones and neurotransmitters, and also any trauma or pain inducing syndromes fibromyalgia is a risk for any
Fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis both have pain associated with the diseases. These pains can be muscle twitching, muscle weakness, severe weakness in an arm or leg or both. More common pain could be tingling, crawling, or burning feeling in the arms or legs. All of these lead to muscle pain which makes it very difficult to do the daily activities. A person who has these diseases could be embarrassed by symptoms such as constipation, stool leakage and urine leakage.
Assessment Task 3 – Independent research project Multiple Sclerosis Definition Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system where messages between the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves are disrupted. Symptoms and effects include: Motor control problems such as muscle spasms, fatigue, continence problems, and constant pain. The strain of dealing with this condition can result in social and psychological problems for example depression. Other symptoms are cognitive dysfunction and can result in the person having difficulty maintaining a train of thought or keeping up with a conversation when there are too many topics being discussed, and respiratory dysfunction, which courses an impairment of respiratory muscles. (http://www.msaustralia.org.au/understanding-ms) Key Issues
The neurotransmitter I believe would have abnormal function after a stroke is Acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is a common neurotransmitter used in the spinal cord and motor neurons to stimulate muscle contractions. It’s also used in the brain to regulate memory, sleeping, and dreaming. Acetylcholine is the primary chemical carrier of thinking and memory. Since a stroke can affect your memory and walking ability I believe acetylcholine would be abnormal.
Another common issue might be their language and cognitive skills. Problems with their speech, understanding words, talking problem solving, memory, attention, problem solving, and judgment can all be affected by TBI. These students might also have a hard time staying focused and might be disorganized in their work and/or thoughts. Behavioral problems is also a common symptom of TBI. The student can have withdrawal from their peers and many social problems such as anxiousness and depression (Yeates,