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07/30/2020 HEAD INJURY A.P. - Coggle Diagram
07/30/2020 HEAD INJURY A.P.
MEDICAL INTERVENTION
Surgery
Therapies
Medications
PATIENT EDUCATION
Patient teaching on head injury includes how to prevent head injury, what the outcome of an head injury is, how to monitor for head injury, educate about surgeries and medications.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Brain function may be immediately impaired by direct damage of brain tissue. Further damage may occur shortly thereafter from the cascade of events triggered by the initial injury.
NURSING INTERVENTION
Potential Injury
Potential Infection
Inadequate Oxygen
Impaired Mobility
Inadequate cerebral tissue perfusion
Altered self-concept and impaired role performance
MEDICATION
Anti-convulsants can sometimes prevent the spread of a seizure within the brain and offer protection against excessive simulation by chemicals in the nervous system.
IMPORTANT ASSESSMENTS
Initial assessment
Disability and neurological exam