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Stroke - Coggle Diagram
Stroke
Assessment
Asses blood pressure in both arms
Assess for any decreased cerebral perfusion
Assess higher functions like speech in alert patients
Documents change in vision, e.g blurred vision
Assess for level of restlessness and irritability
Assess for murmurs in heart rate and heart rythm
Closely monitor and assess neurological status frequently
Causes
blocked artery which is ischemia stroke
leaking of blood vessels which is hemorrhagic stroke
Diabetes
Tobacco smokng
High blood pressure
Signs and symptoms
Loss of balance
Lack of understanding
Impaired vision
Facial paralysis
Nursing intervention
Provide quite and relaxing environment to maintain bedrest
Prevent straining at stool by giving stool softners
Administer supplemental oxygen as indicated
Elavate the patient in neutral position with head slightly
Defination
Refers to any functional abnormality of brain occurs a result of pathological condition of the cerebral vessels of the entire cerebrovascular system
It is charectorized by sudden impairment of cerebral circulation in blood vessels supplying the brain
Reference
Ackley, B. J. Ladwig, G. B., Mns, R. N., Makic, M. B. F., Martinez-Krazy, M., and Zanotri, M. (2019). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook E-Book: An Evidence-Based Guid to Planning Care. Mosby.