What is a modification SMART goal for a patient that has suffered a stroke on her...
Why is an example of a modification SMART goal for a left side stroke patient?
What is a modification goal using the RHUMBA method for a patient that has suffered a stroke and needs to be able to do self care?
Your patient has suffered a stroke. You test their muscle strength and note left sided weakness. They are unable to hold a pen in their left hand. You also note that they can not remember the names of their loved ones. In addition, they do not know what day of the week it is. What brain regions may be affected? Explain your answer for full credit.
What is 1 SMART goal related to the patient problem of being a fall risk? (SMART- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Result Focused, and Timely). Must fit each of the 5 "SMART" categories!
What is an example of a RHUMBA goal for a left side stroke Victim?
A male patient with a BMI 39 and height of 66 in suffered a stroke and required mechanical ventilation. Develop a tube feeding regimen. This problem does not have body weight.
(15 pts) A different patient has had a small stroke. There is some persistent cerebral damag but no evidence of damage to the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, or cranial nerves. The symptoms include complete lack of sensation (pain, temperature, touch, or pressure) in her left cheek and the left side of her lips. There are no other deficits. Where is the cerebral (brain) damage? Include information on: A. the hemisphere (left/right), B. the lobe and the gyrus (or gyri), C....
What causes a stroke? What are the symptoms of a stroke? What side of the body would be affected by a stroke on the left side of your brain?
Ms. Jackson, a 37-year-old patient, was told by the doctor to clean, pat and cover her wound with a disinfectant cleaner. She went home and cleaned the wound with household bleach and used toilet paper, napkins and old rags to cover the wound. After cleaning the wound with the bleach, Ms. Jackson suffered a second degree chemical burn and developed an infection. Nursing diagnosis SMART Goal 3 interventions
Presentation: You inherit a new patient F. L. who has a history of "recent stroke." He was recently (approximately 3 months ago) hospitalized, but you don't have his records at the moment. The patient's wife wanted him "checked out," and states that his "cat scan" showed a stroke. She claims, "They did a bunch of other tests but didn't find anything." She does not think he has hypertension but adds, "He does not like to go to doctors." The past...