In this discussion forum, you will address concerns related to the neurologic system in a client with special considerations.
Review the case scenario.
You are working in the emergency room, and you have just received a 75-year-old client who presented to the ER via ambulance. The subjective information indicates the following: The client was having dinner at home with his family when he began to complain of feeling a little funny and having blurred vision. His wife then said he started talking but was not making any sense. She reports that he tried to get up from the table and fell over. The wife immediately called 911. In talking to the client’s spouse further, she tells you that he is a diabetic and has high cholesterol. Objective findings include the following notations: Assessment of the client reveals a left facial droop, left upper and lower extremities flaccid, and garbled speech. The client is noted to be obese.
In your response, address the following questions:
Explain the special considerations, such as the symptoms in the scenario above, that nurses should be aware of when assessing the neurologic system, interpreting findings, and planning nursing care for clients.
How would you interpret your findings in relation to the case scenario? What nursing diagnoses are indicated related to the neurologic system?
Incorporate at least one professional, current (less than five years), evidence-based resource to support your response (include citations and references for sources using correct APA format).
Share your personal experiences with the history taking, physical assessment, and interpretation of findings related to the neurologic system in clients with special considerations:
What were the challenges?
How did you overcome these challenges?
Post requires two credible references (APA 7th edition) to be cited to support your response. One must be a peer reviewed article
Thank you
