AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 24 Pain and Headaches: Digital Version-Index

Index

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This document is an alphabetical index to a comprehensive neuroscience nursing reference. It maps topics to page numbers, figures, tables, and boxes rather than presenting continuous explanatory text.<br /><br />The index covers nervous-system anatomy, development, and physiology; neurological assessment and diagnostic testing; and major conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and neuromuscular system. Extensive entries address traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, stroke and other vascular disorders, epilepsy and seizures, infections, tumors, hydrocephalus, degenerative diseases, movement disorders, pain and headaches, sleep disorders, and congenital or pediatric neurological conditions.<br /><br />It also points to material on clinical management and nursing practice, including intracranial-pressure and temperature management, medications, surgery, respiratory and bladder/bowel care, rehabilitation, patient education, and care of older adults. Ethical decision-making, end-of-life issues, interprofessional roles, and professional nursing resources are included as well.<br /><br />Overall, the index functions as a navigation tool for locating detailed information across the textbook, with entries ranging from core neurobiology and examination techniques to specialized treatments and supportive care.

Keywords

neuroscience nursing

neurological assessment

brain and spinal cord injury

stroke

epilepsy and seizures

hydrocephalus

movement disorders

intracranial pressure management

rehabilitation nursing

patient education