VERIFIED ANSWERS.
what is Gullian Barre syndrome?
and what is the priority care? - <<<Answers>>>ascending
symmetric paralysis starting in the lower etremites and
ascends bilaterally.
AIRWAY!!!
what is delirium?
and what is the priority care? - <<<Answers>>>acute mental
confusion
safety is priority
early manifestations of delirium are? -
<<<Answers>>>Inability to concentrate
Irritability
Insomnia
Loss of appetite
Restlessness
Confusion
,late manifestations of delirium are? -
<<<Answers>>>Agitation
Misperception
Misinterpretation
Hallucinations
how do we care for a patient with delirium? -
<<<Answers>>>care focuses on eliminating precipitating
factors(what is causing the delirium)
preventing injury - keeping a calm and safe enviornment.
How do we manage a patient with guillain-barre syndrome? -
<<<Answers>>>supportive care is important.
ventilatory support***
assess respiratory and cardiac function continuously. monitor
risk for aspiration!!!
high IV dose of immunoglobulin - daily for life
plasmapheresis - cleaning of blood
when the paralysis of GB reaches the abdomen, think ...?
, when the paralysis of GB reaches the chest, think.....? -
<<<Answers>>>abdomen- bowel and bladder
chest - respiratory/aspiration
what is MS? - <<<Answers>>>chronic, inflammatory disease
of CNS
destruction of myelin sheath of neurons
what are s/s of MS? - <<<Answers>>>first presenting
symptoms :
Changes in sensation*
Incoordination, loss of balance*
Visual problems (diplopia-double vision)*
later symptoms:
Muscle weakness
Dysarthria
Dysphagia