In preparation for working with him on his rehabilitation plan, you review his medical report and find that his injury occurred at T-6. This information is useful in your preparation for planning with Mr. G. because from this information you know that Mr. G., as a result of the injury is 5. Question : Which of the following statements is accurate concerning the impact of chronic illness and disability? 6. Question : The ____________________ has become widely accepted as a classification system for rating the seriousness of brain injury; it is used to assess the level of consciousness on a continuum ranging from alert to coma state.
Anti-depressants may be advised if depression is suspected. Depression is common in people with dementia and may be overlooked. Sleeping tablets are sometimes needed if difficulty sleeping is a persistent problem. 1.3 Outline the risks and benefits of antipsychotic medication for individuals with dementia Antipsychotics The use of using antipsychotic medicines can help treat aggression and agitation, which could also * aid better sleep, * being more cooperative, * being able to participate in daily living tasks, * able to make own decisions Possible side effects of antipsychotics can include: • drowsiness • shaking • trembling • muscle twitches • spasms • weight gain • blurred vision • constipation • lack of sex drive • dry mouth However, they are used with caution and usually for short periods because they can: * increase the risk of a person experiencing cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke or heart attack * make other symptoms of dementia worse and cause drowsiness. If antipsychotics are used, they will be
Nursing Care of Patient with Gastrointestinal Alterations (continued) Evolve Case Study DUE – IBD; Cirrhosis Lewis: Ch.39, 43 (975-982), 44 (1017-1029, 1030-1036) Silvestri: Chapter 56- Do related questions HESI Patient Review: Gastrointestinal Health Problems Module- Mrs. Barker HESI Patient Review: Hepatic-Billiary Health Problems – Mrs. Bella 5 M 7/20 III. Promoting Neuromuscular Health - Nursing Care of the Patient with Neurological Alterations Evolve Case Studies DUE – Myasthenia Gravis; Parkinsons’s Disease Lewis: Ch. 56, 59 (1428-1439) Silvestri Chapter 66- Do related questions 6 TH 7/23 IV. Promoting Renal Health – Nursing Care of the Patient with Renal Alterations Evolve Case Studies DUE – Chronic Kidney Disease Lewis: Ch.45, 47 Silvestri: Chapter 62- Do related questions 7 M 7/27 V. Nursing Care of the Patient with Oncologic
They can stop people from suffering from hallucinations and dilusions , they can help with depression and they also help people who suffer from mood swings. 4. Explain the importance of recording and reporting side effects/ adverse reactions to medication. It is very important to record any side affects to monitor the situation. If the side affects are reoccurring then staff must seek medical attention and request a medication review so that the service user stops experiencing them.
List 3 assessments with rationales. 1. Assess vital signs, cranial nerves, and GCS to see if there is any involvement from the accident, a non-reactive pupil can indicate a bleed in the brain needing attention. A baseline GCS can help determine if the patient is improving or worsening. A score of 8 or higher indicates a better chance of survival.
In comparison to the most severe type of brain injury which is a coma, the symptoms of a concussion or diffuse axonal injury are mild. One of the questions in the survey asked which medical terms were considered mild traumatic brain injuries. The options were coma, concussion/whiplash and diffuse axonal injury. The correct answer was both concussion/whiplash and diffuse axonal injury. 15% of Myer students surveyed had the correct answer of both concussion/whiplash and diffuse axonal injury.
Unit 4222-237 Dementia Awareness Outcome 1 Understand what dementia is: 1.1 What is meant by the term ‘dementia’: The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. These include Alzheimer's disease and sometimes as a result of a stroke. 1.2 The key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia : Dementia is a condition of the brain which causes a gradual loss of mental ability, including problems with memory, understanding, judgement, thinking and language. In addition, other problems commonly develop such as changes in personality and changes in the way someone interacts with others in social situations. As dementia progresses, the ability of someone to look after themselves from day to day may also become affected.
Disorder Paper PSYCH/575 November 7, 2011 Dr. Bar-Navon Disorder Paper This paper I will compare and contrast three therapeutic interventions used to treat PTSD, which will be cognitive-behavioral therapies, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) medications, and Acupuncture therapy. I will compare measures of effectiveness, such as validity, efficacy, symptom, and recidivism. Next I will identify what approach to treating PTSD I would use, and explain why. I will examine neurophysiological underpinnings of PTSD. Last, I will examine attitudes towards the three treatments I have selected.
The first stage of sleep lasts for about 5-10 minutes as you are falling asleep. It is like a transition period. The brain produces theta waves during this time, which are slow brain waves. Your heart rate noticeably slows down. Hallucinations are commonly found in this stage.
Music Therapy Improve People's Health Jonathan Abstract This research paper is examining music therapy for the patients of get disease. Music therapy is a method of treatment to use tone, rhythm of music for patients with physical illness or mental illness. The first benefit is talk music therapy help people on mild asthmatic and the doctor how to mix in the treatment for patients. Second benefit is for Dementia and some of the case to use it. The third benefit about cancer and music therapy will be a nursing care role in the treatment.