AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 23 Peripheral Nerve Injuries: Digital Version-Index

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This document is an alphabetical index to a comprehensive neuroscience and neurological nursing reference. It directs readers to discussions of nervous-system anatomy, physiology, development, assessment, diagnostic testing, treatment, and nursing care across adult, pediatric, and older-adult populations.<br /><br />Major topics include neurological emergencies and disorders such as traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, stroke, seizures and epilepsy, infections, hydrocephalus, brain and spinal tumors, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, neuropathies, dementia, and pain. The index also covers neurological examination, imaging and electrophysiological tests, intracranial-pressure and brain-function monitoring, neurosurgery, perioperative care, rehabilitation, and management of complications such as dysphagia, respiratory dysfunction, bladder and bowel problems, and pressure injuries.<br /><br />Additional entries address sleep disorders, neuroendocrine and temperature regulation, aging, ethical decision-making, patient safety, assistive technologies, and interdisciplinary care. Treatments and interventions range from medications and surgery to rehabilitation, complementary therapies, and neuromodulation. Page references help locate related explanations, figures, tables, and boxes throughout the source text.

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neuroscience

neurological nursing

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traumatic brain injury

epilepsy

dementia

neurosurgery

neurorehabilitation

neurological assessment