AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 17 Ischemic Stroke: Digital Version-Index

Index

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This excerpt is an alphabetical index to a comprehensive neuroscience nursing text. It spans nervous system anatomy, development, cellular physiology, neurotransmission, and neurological assessment across adults, children, and older adults. Topics include diagnostic tests and monitoring—such as CT, MRI, EEG, laboratory studies, and intracranial pressure and cerebral blood flow monitoring—and major conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles.<br /><br />The index covers stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, epilepsy and seizures, infections, tumors, hydrocephalus, movement and neuromuscular disorders, pain and headache, sleep disorders, and age-related neurological changes. It also references treatments and care, including medications, surgery, rehabilitation, temperature management, respiratory support, and bowel and bladder care.<br /><br />Nursing practice is addressed through patient assessment, education, prevention of complications, functional recovery, and interprofessional rehabilitation. Ethical and end-of-life decision-making, consent, autonomy, and advance care planning are also included. Overall, the index reflects a broad clinical resource on neurological science, diagnosis, treatment, and patient-centered care.

Keywords

neuroscience nursing

neurological assessment

diagnostic imaging

intracranial pressure

stroke

traumatic brain injury

epilepsy

spinal cord injury

rehabilitation

patient care