AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 9 Consciousness: Digital Version-Index

Index

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This document is an alphabetical index to a comprehensive neuroscience and neurological nursing reference. It maps topics to page numbers rather than presenting explanatory content.<br /><br />The index covers nervous-system anatomy, development, cellular physiology, neurotransmission, neurological assessment, and diagnostic testing. Major clinical areas include traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries; ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; seizures and epilepsy; altered consciousness and brain death; infections; hydrocephalus and intracranial pressure; brain, spinal, and peripheral nerve tumors; movement disorders; neuromuscular diseases; neuropathies; spinal and peripheral nerve disorders; pain and headache; sleep disorders; and neurological conditions affecting infants, children, and older adults.<br /><br />It also points to material on monitoring and imaging techniques, medications and procedures, temperature and blood-pressure management, rehabilitation, nursing interventions, patient education, perioperative care, and support for functional needs such as mobility, communication, swallowing, bowel and bladder management, and sexual health. Ethical and legal topics—including informed consent, decision-making, advance directives, end-of-life care, and professional ethics—are included as well.<br /><br />Overall, the index serves as a navigation tool for a broad textbook on neurological science, clinical care, and neuroscience nursing.

Keywords

neuroscience

neurological nursing

nervous system anatomy

stroke

traumatic brain injury

seizures

intracranial pressure

neuromuscular diseases

diagnostic testing

end-of-life care