University:
Concordia University Saint Paul
Course:
NUR 380 | Fundamentals of Professional Nursing
Academic year:

2023
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96

Pages:

1
Author:

Zukrowski2ie3

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: System Disorder Paraplegia DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Paraplegia Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Damage to the spinal cord or impairement of blood flow to spinal arteries REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Health Promotion and Disease Prevention nutrition exercise ASSESSMENT Risk Factors pain pressure ulcers hypertension constipstion blood clots Laboratory Tests UA ABG CBC (hematocrit) SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Expected Findings Loss of bladder and bowel control loss of sensation loss of reflexes Diagnostic Procedures MRI CT X-ray PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Nursing Care Repositioning respiratory assessment VS Lab values Therapeutic Procedures Passive/Active movement Surgey option if swelling doesn't subside Prevention of pressure sores fall risk Decrease the amount of moisture on skin (fungal/bacterial infections) Skin integrety Complications Medications Gabapentin for nerve pain NSAIDS for mild to mederate pain Stool softener Client Education Educate on bed sores (pressure ulcers) the use of mobility devices such as wheelchair and walker use Interprofessional Care Neurology physical therapy possibly ortho UTI DVT pressure sores

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