<h3>Overview</h3>
Other disorders can affect the nervous system, both in the CNS and the PNS
<h3>Nursing Points</h3>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">General</h4>
<ol style="padding-left: 60px;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Trigeminal Neuralgia
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Damage to 5th cranial nerve</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Tumor, Multiple Sclerosis, Trauma</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Bell’s Palsy
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Sudden weakness in muscles on half of face</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Commonly caused by virus → swelling around facial nerve</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Guillain-Barre
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Autoimmune disorder attacks PNS</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Commonly caused by infection or possibly the flu vaccine</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">West Nile Virus
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Carried by mosquitoes</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Symptoms develop 3-14 days after being bitten</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Assessment</h4>
<ol style="padding-left: 60px;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Trigeminal Neuralgia
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Severe pain to cheeks, lips, gums</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Exacerbated by extreme temperatures</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Bell’s Palsy
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Drooping eyelid</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Asymmetrical facial movements</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Can mimic stroke symptoms &#8211; nothing else affected except face</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">May experience drooling</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">May experience dry eye due to inability to close eye all the way</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Guillain-Barre
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Begins as numbness, tingling</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Progressive weakness → paralysis</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Recovery may take 2 weeks &#8211; a year</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">West Nile Virus
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Fever</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Headache</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Tremors, Seizures</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Vision Loss</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Coma</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Therapeutic Management</h4>
<ol style="padding-left: 60px;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Trigeminal Neuralgia
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Analgesics</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Avoid hot or cold foods/fluids</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Scarves when cold outside</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Bell’s Palsy
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Steroids and antivirals</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Usually resolves in 6 months</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Protect eyes (eye patch or drops)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Guillain-Barre</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Ventilatory support if respiratory muscles affected.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Plasmapheresis </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Immunoglobulin therapy</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Physical Therapy / Rehab</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">West Nile Virus
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Consult Infectious Disease</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Supportive Therapy</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Nursing Concepts</h4>
<ol style="padding-left: 60px;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Intracranial Regulation / Cognition
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Assess neurological status
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Pupils</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">LOC</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Strength</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Seizure precautions if applicable</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Comfort
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Administer Analgesics</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Provide community resources for chronic pain support</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Safety
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Seizure precautions</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Monitor and protect airway</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Patient Education</h3>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Trigeminal Neuralgia
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Medication instructions</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Avoid hot / cold extremes</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Bell’s Palsy
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Coping mechanisms</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Chew food on unaffected side</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Guillain-Barre
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Use of Incentive Spirometry</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">West Nile Virus
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;">DEET repellent spray</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Mosquito nets when in high-risk area</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>

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03.07 Miscellaneous Nerve Disorders

In this course, you'll be able to learn different mnemonics that will help you to remember the need to know nursing information!

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Aortic Aneurysm – Management Nursing Mnemonic (CRAM)

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Aortic Aneurysm – Thoracic signs Nursing Mnemonic (PEE BADS)

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Aortic Stenosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAD)

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Bacterial Endocarditis – Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Be Joan Of Arc)

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Cardiac Valves Blood Flow Nursing Mnemonic (Toilet Paper my Ass)

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Circulatory Checks (5 P’s) Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 P’s)

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Coronary Arteries – Location Nursing Mnemonic (I have a RIGHT to CAMP if you LEFT off the AC)

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Cor Pulmonale – Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Please Read His Text)

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CHF Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (UNLOAD FAST)

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Cyanotic Defects Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 T’s)

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Heart Failure-Left-Sided Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP)

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Heart Failure-Origin Nursing Mnemonic (Left – Lung|Right – Rest)

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Heart Failure – Right Sided Nursing Mnemonic (HEAD)

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Heart Sounds Nursing Mnemonic (APE To Man – All People Enjoy Time Magazine)

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Hypertension- Complications Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 C’s)

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Hypertension – Nursing care Nursing Mnemonic (DIURETIC)

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Increase MAP Nursing Mnemonic (VAK)

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Murmur locations Nursing Mnemonic (hARD ASS MRS. MSD)

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Shock – Signs and symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TV SPARC CUBE)

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Vascular Disease – Deep Vein Thrombosis Nursing Mnemonic (HIS Leg Might Fall off)

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Vascular disease – Raynaud’s symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (COLD HAND)

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Vasospasm Therapy Nursing Mnemonic (Triple H Therapy)

Cardiovascular (Cardiac, CVD) Mnemonics

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Anion Gap Acidosis 1 Nursing Mnemonic (KULT)

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Anion Gap Acidosis 2 Nursing Mnemonic (MUDPILES)

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Arterial Blood Gases Nursing Mnemonic (ROME)

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Blood Type O Nursing Mnemonic (Universally Odd)

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Electrolytes – Location in Body Nursing Mnemonic (PISO)

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Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)

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Hyperkalemia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MACHINE)

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Hyperglycemia Management Nursing Mnemonic (Dry and Hot – Insulin Shot)

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Hyperkalemia – Management Nursing Mnemonic (AIRED)

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Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)

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Hypernatremia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MODEL)

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Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SALT)

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Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)

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Hypoglycemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TIRED)

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Hypokalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (6 L’s)

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Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SALT LOSS)

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Vitamins – Fat Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (All Dogs Eat Kibble)

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Vitamins – Water Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (Birth Control)

Electrolytes & Labs Mnemonics

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ADLs (Activity of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (BATTED)

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Bleeding Complications (Minor) Nursing Mnemonic (BEEP)

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Mnemonic for Organ Systems (MR DICE RUNS)

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Bleeding Precautions Nursing Mnemonic (RANDI)

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Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)

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Caring Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing Mnemonic (CLPN)

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CHO, CHO, CHON Nursing Mnemonic (CHO, CHO, CHON)

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Community Health Tool Nursing Mnemonic (MAP-IT)

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Environmental Health Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (I PREPARE)

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Exercise Guidelines Nursing Mnemonic (FIT)

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Fire Safety 1 Nursing Mnemonic (PASS)

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Fire Safety 2 Nursing Mnemonic (RACE)

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Gluten Free Diet Nursing Mnemonic (BROW)

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High Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Kings Eat Big Cakes)

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IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (SCUM)

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Levels of consciousness Nursing Mnemonic (Never Carry Dirty Socks Or Smelly Clothes)

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Low Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Cake Everyday)

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Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)

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Planning Community Health Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (PRECEDE-PROCEED)

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Promotion and Evaluation of Normal Elimination Nursing Mnemonic (POOPER SCOOP)

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Pupil Reactions Nursing Mnemonic (PERRLA)

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Safety Check Nursing Mnemonic (MADLE)

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SBAR Communication Nursing Mnemonic (SBAR)

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Steps In The Nursing Process 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SOAPIE)

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Stoke Assessments Nursing Mnemonic (FAST)

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Steps in the Nursing Process 1 Nursing Mnemonic (ADPIE)

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Steps in the Nursing Process 2 Nursing Mnemonic (AAPIE)

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Trauma – Assessment (Emergency) Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDEFGHI)

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Trauma – Complications Nursing Mnemonic (TRAUMATIC)

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Trauma Surgery – Medical History Nursing Mnemonic (AMPLE)

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Triage Nursing Mnemonic (START)

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Walkers Nursing Mnemonic (Wandering Wilma Always Late)

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OLD CARTS Mnemonic (OLD CARTS)

Fundamentals & Nursing Process Mnemonics

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Anorexia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANOREXIA)

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Appendicitis – Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)

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Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 1 Nursing Mnemonic (BULIMIA)

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Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (WASHED)

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Crohn’s Morphology and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CHRISTMAS)

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Cirrhosis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Bring Happy Energy)

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Causes of Pancreatitis Nursing Mnemonic (BAD HITS)

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Diarrhea – Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (BRAT)

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Diverticulitis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Fix His Abscess SOon)

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Epiglottitis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (AIR RAID)

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GERD causes Nursing Mnemonic (Reflux Is Probably Mean)

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Hiatal Hernia Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Her Belly Really Hurts Following Dinner)

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Risk Factors for Cholelithiasis Nursing Mnemonic (5-F’s)

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Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 C’s)

Assessment of Guillain-Barre Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic (GBS=PAID)

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