NR 325 (NR325) Adult Health Final Exam Study Guide Latest 2024
NR 325 (NR325) Adult Health Final Exam Study Guide Latest 2024
NR 325 (NR325) Adult Health Final Exam Study Guide Latest 2024
NR 325 (NR325) Adult Health Final
Exam Study Guide Latest 2024
Ischemic stroke treatments
-TPA
-must be given 4.5 hours of symptoms
-anticoagulants
-anti platelets
hemorrhagic stroke treatments
-seizure precautions
-strict bed rest
-no blood thinners
-limit activity that can increase ICP
-no bending
-no constipation (give stool softeners)
Left sided Brain injury Right sided hemiplegia
aphasia
trouble with understanding impaired math skills
memory is intact
issue with seeing on right side
Right sided Brain Injury
L-sided hemiplegia, not able to interpret, nonverbal language, short attention span, risk-taking, bad judgment, left side neglect, impulsive
Broca’s aphasia
condition resulting from damage to Broca’s area, causing the affected person to be unable to speak fluently, to mispronounce words, and to speak haltingly
Wernicke’s aphasia
condition resulting from damage to Wernicke’s area, causing the affected
person to be unable to understand or produce meaningful language Nursing interventions for a stroke
-obtain stat CT
-perform neuro assessment and Glasgow coma scale
-seizure precautions
-cluster care
-use transfer belt
-keep patient NPO until swallow screen is performed
-tuck chin when swallowing
-HOB at 30 degrees
-can advance ton puree diet not regular**
Dementia diagnostic criteria
no labs no MRI no PET
postmortem diagnosis
certain actions and symptoms
forgetful
Alzheimer's disease nursing interventions
-Support cognitive function
-Promote SAFETY (for self and others) -> number one priority
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