AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 16 Neuromuscular Disorders: Digital Version-Index

Index

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This document is an alphabetical index to a comprehensive neuroscience nursing reference. It points readers to material on nervous-system anatomy, development, cellular physiology, assessment, diagnostic testing, and treatment.<br /><br />Major clinical topics include traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries; ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; seizures and epilepsy; altered consciousness and brain death; infections, tumors, hydrocephalus, and other structural disorders; movement and neuromuscular diseases; peripheral nerve and spinal disorders; pain and headache; sleep disorders; and neurological changes associated with aging. Pediatric and neonatal conditions, rehabilitation, perioperative care, and neurocritical care are also represented.<br /><br />The index includes a wide range of assessment scales, examination findings, imaging and electrophysiological tests, medications, procedures, and nursing interventions. It also covers ethics and decision-making, end-of-life care, patient and caregiver support, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation. Overall, it serves as a navigation tool across the breadth of neurological nursing practice rather than presenting a single argument or narrative.

Keywords

neuroscience nursing

neurological disorders

brain injury

stroke care

epilepsy

spinal cord injury

neurocritical care

nursing assessment

rehabilitation

patient support