10. Be able to identify coma, decerebrate, & decorticate
• Coma=a state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period,
caused especially by severe injury or illness.
• Decerebrate= arms and legs being held straight out, the toes being pointed downward,
and the head and neck being arched backward.
• Decorticate= person is stiff with bent arms, clenched fists, and legs held out straight. The
arms are bent in toward the body and the wrists and fingers are bent and held on the
chest.
11. Nursing interventions for Parkinson’s clients
• Encourage independence
• Teach methods to increase ability for self-care
• High fiber foods and 2000 mL liquid/day
• Monitor choking d/t dysphagia
12. Monitoring of client with meningitis
• Acute
o Signs of increased ICP, change in LOC, Neurological status, seizures
• Comfort
o Tepid baths, conscientious oral hygiene, analgesics for headaches, quiet
environment
13. Patient education for stroke prevention
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