A client who experienced a left-sided stroke arrives at a clinic with his wife for a follow-up visit. The wife asks the nurse why her husband’s right side is paralyzed when he suffered a stroke on his left side. a. How would the nurse answer this client’s wife? b. What is the underlying explanation for this effect related to the injury on the client’s left side of the brain

Describe what it might be like to have presbycusis. How would your ability to converse with others be affected by this condition? Please include references.

what is the treatment available to this patient with parkinson's disease

Please answer both questions using the image below. Thank you Q1: Damage to specific regions of the cerebral cortex, such as through a stroke, can result in specific losses of function.  What functions would likely be lost by a stroke in the occipital lobe?  Q2: Name the typical signs and symptoms of a stroke?

Which of the following stress-related hormones may improve post-retrieval deconsolidation for PTSD? a. Cortisol b. CRH c. Epinephrine d. Norepinephrine

Gladys is a 72-year-old lady who lives alone and is proud of her independence.  She has recently had a fall on her way to her voluntary job and has broken her leg in two places. Gladys has no family who live nearby for support and lives on the second floor of a block of flats with no lift. Gladys has in the last 6 months told her GP that she is having memory problems and is now awaiting an assessment with the memory service.   a.      Explain your understanding of the brain structures and nervous system?     b.      Explain how Gladys’ mental and physical health may be interrelated?     c.       What interventions would you suggest (please provide a rationale)?

Briefly state how chronic pain impacts on the lives of the older adult patient

For the condition of spina bifida, describe the roles of three professionals who the RN would incorporate when planning discharge for this condition.

"1/24 (hourly) neurological assessment for 4 hours" has been requested for Amelia.  Referring only to the GCS component of the assessment, provide a rationale for this intervention by: referring to relevant anatomical structures and discussing the pathophysiological mechanisms of deterioration that would cause observed changes to Amelia's Glasgow Coma Scale assessment, "1/24 (hourly) neurological assessment for 4 hours" has been requested for Amelia.  Referring only to the GCS component of the assessment, provide a rationale for this intervention by: referring to relevant anatomical structures and discussing the pathophysiological mechanisms of deterioration that would cause observed changes to Amelia's Glasgow Coma Scale assessment,

1.)You are being dispatched for a report of a possible stroke. You arrive at a modest private residence where you and your partner are met by a woman identifying herself as the patient’s wife. She informs you the patient is in the basement and begins to lead the way. As she escorts you downstairs, she says, “We had both been taking a nap. I woke up about 15 minutes ago and he was already awake sitting on the couch, but he wouldn’t answer my questions.” Once in the basement, you find an approximate 49-year-old male patient who is conscious and seated on the couch. You estimate him to be over 6 feet tall, weighing roughly 240 pounds and you observe he seems to be favoring his left hand and has a slight offset to one side of his mouth. The patient is not drooling and seems to be swallowing easily. You do not see any evidence of respiratory distress or an inability to protect his airway. He is calm but makes no attempt to speak and can follow commands. You attempt to obtain a SAMPLE…