AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 15 Movement Disorders: Digital Version-Index

Index

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This document is an alphabetical index to a comprehensive neuroscience and neurological nursing reference. It covers nervous-system anatomy, development, cellular physiology, neurotransmission, and neurological assessment across the lifespan, including pediatric, adult, and older-adult care.<br /><br />Major clinical topics include traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries; stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders; seizures and epilepsy; altered consciousness; infections; brain and spinal tumors; hydrocephalus; movement, neuromuscular, and peripheral nerve disorders; headaches and pain; sleep disorders; and degenerative and age-related conditions. The index also points to diagnostic methods such as neurological examinations, imaging, EEG, laboratory studies, and physiological monitoring.<br /><br />Treatment and care topics include medications, surgery, temperature and intracranial-pressure management, rehabilitation, and nursing interventions for mobility, communication, swallowing, breathing, bowel and bladder function, skin integrity, and psychosocial needs. Ethical decision-making, informed consent, end-of-life care, patient advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration are also represented. Overall, the index maps a broad clinical resource on neurological science, assessment, treatment, and supportive care.

Keywords

neuroscience

neurological nursing

nervous system anatomy

stroke

traumatic brain injury

epilepsy

neurological assessment

intracranial pressure

rehabilitation

nursing interventions