AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 2 Cellular Physiology of the Nervous System: Digital Version-Index

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This text is an alphabetical index to a comprehensive neuroscience nursing reference. It spans the nervous system’s structure, development, physiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation across adult, pediatric, and older-adult populations.<br /><br />Major topics include neurological examinations and diagnostic testing; neuroanatomy and neurophysiology; disorders of consciousness; intracranial pressure, cerebral blood flow, and temperature management; and infections, tumors, seizures, epilepsy, stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, and hydrocephalus. It also covers movement, neuromuscular, peripheral nerve, spinal, pain, headache, sleep, and neuroendocrine disorders.<br /><br />The index points to material on imaging and monitoring methods, medications, surgical procedures, and supportive care. Nursing and rehabilitation topics include airway and respiratory management, mobility, bowel and bladder care, skin integrity, nutrition, communication, cognitive and behavioral support, patient education, and community reintegration. Ethical and legal issues—including consent, decision-making, advance directives, brain death, and end-of-life care—are also represented.<br /><br />Overall, the breadth of entries indicates a reference designed to support neurological assessment and care throughout the patient’s course, from acute treatment and perioperative care to rehabilitation and long-term management.

Keywords

neuroscience nursing

neurological assessment

neuroanatomy

stroke

traumatic brain injury

seizures

intracranial pressure

rehabilitation

brain death

patient care