Nursing Care Plan Seizure Disorders
Nursing Care Plan Seizure Disorders CARE SETTING Community; however, may require brief inpatient care on a medical or subacute unit for stabilization/treatment of status epilepticus. RELATED CONCERNS Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)/stroke Craniocerebral trauma (acute rehabilitative phase) Psychosocial aspects of care Substance dependence/abuse rehabilitation Patient Assessment Database ACTIVITY/REST May report: Fatigue, general weakness Limitation of activities/occupation imposed by self/significant other (SO)/healthcare provider or others May exhibit: Altered muscle tone/strength Involuntary movement/contractions of muscles or muscle groups (generalized tonic-clonic seizures) CIRCULATION May exhibit: Ictal: Hypertension, increased pulse, cyanosis Postictal: Vital signs normal or depressed with decreased pulse and respiration EGO INTEGRITY May report: Internal/external stressors related to condition and/or treatment Irritability; sense of helplessness/hopelessness Changes in relationshi...