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Encephalitis - Coggle Diagram
Encephalitis
Signs and symptoms
Headache
Pyrexia
Lethargy
Altered level of consciousness
Nursing intervention
Monitor for any signs of deterioration
Maintain fluid balance
Assess neurological state and vital signs
Offer Tepid sponge bathing
Causes
Herpes simplex viruses
Varicella zoster virus
Diagnostic tests
CT scan
Lumbar puncture
Pathophysiology
Infection of the brain tissue resulting in oedema of the brain
Nursing diagnosis
Acute pain due to meningeal irritation