Rick Andrew, a 45-year-old male client who had a cerebral vascular accident 1 week ago, is admitted to the rehab unit. The neurological deficits include the following: right arm paralysis, right leg weakness, right-sided homonymous hemianopsia, dysphagia, and expressive aphasia. The RN needs to manage the nursing care for the client’s neurological deficits. What nursing management does the client need? Explain how to prevent shoulder subluxation from occurring.

Rick Andrew, a 45-year-old male client who had a cerebral vascular accident 1 week ago, is admitted to the rehab unit. The neurological deficits include the following: right arm paralysis, right leg weakness, right-sided homonymous hemianopsia, dysphagia, and expressive aphasia. The RN needs to manage the nursing care for the client’s neurological deficits. What nursing management does the client need? Explain how to prevent shoulder subluxation from occurring.

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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Chapter22: Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs, And Agents For Alzheimer’s Disease

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