Discussion

The complex anatomy and physiology of the nervous system make examination and assessment challenging but attainable with practice and dedication. Taking a detailed history provides essential clues to tailor your physical examination, nursing interventions, and patient education.

Instructions:

1. Read the case study and statement below, then answer the questions that follow:
   1.  Case Study:  A patient has been brought to the emergency department in a comatose state. On assessment, she responds to painful pressure on her supraorbital arch; her arm attempts to remove pressure on the supraorbital arch; she moans and groans but has no speech.
      • Discuss the Glasgow Coma Scale and how you interpret the findings on this patient.
   2.  Statement:  The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association urge patients to seek immediate care for critical warning signs.
      • Discuss these warning signs (including Heart attack and Stroke)
2. Initial Post: Post your response with:
   • At least 100-150 words.
   • Writing free of grammatical, spelling, &/or punctuation errors.
   • Cite your references with the APA style guideLinks to an external site. (not included in the length of the post.