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***** please respond to discussion question below add citations and references :) ***** DQ two: Discuss characteristic findings for a stroke and how it affects the lives of patients and their families. Discuss the nurse's role in supporting the patient's psychological and emotional needs. Provide an example.
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1. Identify a common perceptual, neurological, or cognitive issue and discuss contributing
factors. Outline steps for prevention or health promotion for the patient and family.
Neurological disorders are diseases that affect the brain, the spine, and the nerves that act
as connections between these two organs. There are over 600 known neurological disorders
known to man. They include epilepsy, brain tumors, frontotemporal dementia, and Parkinson’s
disease. Neurological disorders are characterized by various symptoms, including muscle
weakness, seizures, and poor cognitive abilities.
Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive nervous system disorder often characterized by
reduced ability to move. The symptom of this disease starts gradually and can sometimes go
unnoticed. It could be a slight tremor in one hand that can barely be noticed. Though tremors are
one of the most ...