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NUR 330 Exam 61. Central Nervous System Disorders
Disorders affecting the brain and spinal cord.
-PD
-MS
-ALS
BRAIN RELATED SYMPTOMS
2. Parkinson's Disease (PD)
a chronic, degenerative central nervous disorder in which there is a lack of dopamine which
causes progressive loss of control over movement.
3. Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Risk Factors
Environmental and Genetic
Exposure to chemicals or harsh metals Family History
Older than 40
Male
4. Parkinson's Disease (PD)
,Manifestations
Four Cardinal Signs
Tremor
-Resting tremors in upper extremities
Muscle Rigidity
-(not as flexible, very stiff)
-"Mask Like" facial expression
-Reduced arm swinging Bradykinesia (move slower)
Postural Instability (shuffling gait)
- shorter steps
- reduced arm swinging
- Forward tilt of trunk
5. Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Assessment
History
Physical
- 4 cardinal Manifestations
- Emotional Changes
-Due to imbalance of NT
- Speech changes
- Bowel and Bladder Changes
- Due to CNS affected
6. Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Priorities and Management
, There are no Diagnos- tic tests, only rule out other disorders.
Priorities
- Safety (Fall Risk)
- Promote Sleep (Cog Dysfunction)
- Infection
-Home care prep
- Promote Mobility (DVT)
7. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Autoimmune disorder that affects the myelin sheath and nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord.
Demyelination
Nerve signals are slowed = WEAKNESS
8. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Etiology and Risk
Ages 20-50
Caucasian of Northern European ancestry !!
9. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Assessment and Manifestations
History
- Changes in vision- BLURRY
- Changes in sensory perception- NUMB AND TINGLING
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