Tips on How to Review for ISPN Examinations
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Neurological Disorders of the Adult Client
成人神经系统疾病
Disorders of the nervous system vary from mild, self-limiting symptoms to devastating, life-threatening disorders. You should be skilled in general assessment of neurologic function and be able to focus on specific areas as needed.
Main Points related to neurological disorders focus on nursing care and monitoring for increased intracranial pressure, assessing level of consciousness, positioning clients, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, spinal shock, autonomic dysreflexia, interventions during a seizure, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis, and the edrophonium test. Focus on the points related to the psychosocial effects as a result of the neurological disorder, such as anxiety, unexpected body image changes, and the appropriate and available support services needed for the client.
As usual, tips on neurological disorders may be discussed in 5 aspects:
1. Anatomy and physiology
2. Assessment of the nervous system
3. Common disorders affecting the nervous system
4. Treatment and procedures
5. Medications
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