AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 27 Neurological Conditions in Older Adults: Digital Version-Index

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This document is an alphabetical index to a comprehensive neuroscience and neurological nursing reference, rather than a narrative chapter. It directs readers to discussions, figures, tables, and boxes across the book.<br /><br />The indexed material spans nervous-system anatomy, physiology, development, assessment, and diagnostic testing, as well as major neurological conditions and their care. Topics include traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries; ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; seizures and epilepsy; brain and spinal tumors; infections; hydrocephalus and intracranial pressure; movement, neuromuscular, and peripheral nerve disorders; pain and headaches; sleep disorders; and neurological changes associated with aging and childhood development.<br /><br />The index also covers treatment and nursing practice, including medications, surgery, rehabilitation, respiratory and temperature management, bladder and bowel care, mobility, nutrition, and patient education. Ethical decision-making, end-of-life care, interprofessional teamwork, and professional nursing resources are included. Numerous assessment scales, tests, procedures, therapies, and medical devices are listed alongside relevant page references.

Keywords

neuroscience

neurological nursing

stroke

traumatic brain injury

spinal cord injury

seizures

epilepsy

intracranial pressure

rehabilitation

patient education