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Meningitis - Coggle Diagram
Meningitis
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Pathophysiology
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When bacterial infections enters this space causing the brain to be swollen and increasing CSF outflow results in an increase of intracranial pressure
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Nursing care plan
Nursing diagnosis
Ineffective tissue perfusion (cerebral): decreased in oxygen resulting in failure of the brain to nourish the tissues due to increased intracranial pressure as evidenced by confusion, convulsions and cold feet and hands
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Nursing interventions
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Observe any signs of seizures ( convulsions, confusion and irritability
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Definition
It is the inflammation of the three meninges (Dura, arachnoid and Pia mater) in the brain and the spinal cord