AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 1 Ethical Considerations: Digital Version-Index

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This document is an alphabetical index to a comprehensive neuroscience and neurological nursing reference. It spans foundational neuroanatomy, nervous-system development, cellular physiology, neurotransmission, neurological assessment, and diagnostic testing, including imaging, EEG, and electrophysiological studies.<br /><br />Major clinical areas include traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries; ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; seizures and epilepsy; altered consciousness and brain death; infections, tumors, hydrocephalus, and other intracranial disorders; movement, neuromuscular, and peripheral nerve disorders; spinal conditions; pain and headache; and sleep disorders. The index also covers pediatric and neonatal neurology, aging-related changes, rehabilitation, perioperative care, temperature and intracranial-pressure management, and autonomic, bowel, bladder, respiratory, and nutritional care.<br /><br />Additional entries address medications and other treatments, surgical procedures and devices, assessment scales, patient education, ethical decision-making, end-of-life care, and interprofessional rehabilitation. Page references, figures, tables, and boxes direct readers to detailed discussions throughout the source.

Keywords

neuroscience

neurological nursing

neuroanatomy

stroke

epilepsy

traumatic brain injury

spinal cord injury

neurological assessment

diagnostic imaging

rehabilitation