Answer 3 for NRS 455 Discuss characteristic findings for a stroke and how they affect the lives of patients and their families Stokes can be hemorrhagic or ischemic

Answer 3 for NRS 455 Discuss characteristic findings for a stroke and how they affect the lives of patients and their families

Stokes can be hemorrhagic or ischemic. “An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced. This prevents brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes. Another type of stroke is a hemorrhagic stroke. It occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts and causes bleeding in the brain. The blood increases pressure on brain cells and damages them.” (Brown, 2023) Stoke is characterized by:

• trouble speaking and understanding what others are saying.
• Numbness, weakness or paralysis in the face, arm or leg.
• Problems seeing in one or both eyes.
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• Trouble walking. (Brown, 2023)

Stroke has a profound impact on patients and families creating cognitive and emotional problems including fatigue These problems can have a negative impact on patients and caregivers. (Snavely & Thompson, 2023) One or more cognitive domains may be affected including attention, memory, language, and orientation. (Dahal & Bista, 2023) These cognitive deficits can have a negative impact on long-term outcomes like functioning independently, quality of life, and community integration, (van Heugten & Wilson, 2021)  The emotional impact is that a stroke impacts the brain, and the brain controls our behavior and emotions. There may be feelings of irritability, forgetfulness, carelessness, or confusion. Feelings of anger, anxiety or depression are also common. (Snavely & Thompson, 2023)

Nurses are clinicians. “In addition to their role as a clinician, nurses often provide emotional support for their patients and families. This can include ensuring that the patient understands and is prepared for their treatment, listening to patients, and assessing their physical, emotional, cultural, mental, and spiritual needs.” (Paharia, 2022) Nurses can also help patients process their feelings and frustrations towards their illnesses. (Paharia, 2022)

An example of integrated concepts from the “Statement on Human Flourishing” is challenging because of the difference in understanding what their Christian world view is. Treating each patent as an individual and with compassion is an agreed nursing behavior. I think that an integration of the “Statement on Human Flourishing” is following the example of Jesus. “Our Lord Jesus Christ came to this world as the unwearied servant of man’s necessity. It was His mission to bring to men complete restoration; He came to give them health and peace and perfection of character.” (White, copyright 2024) Nursing is a ministry where practitioners should meet patients; “where they are”, meaning just as they are without judgment, and tend to their health needs.

References

Brown, R. D. (2023). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from What is a stroke? A Mayo Clinic expert explains: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20350113

Dahal, R., & Bista, S. (2023, Febuary 12). National Library of Medicine. Retrieved from Strategies to Reduce Polypharmacy in the Elderly: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK574550/

Paharia, P. T. (2022, September 4). News Medical Life Sciences. Retrieved from Roles of a Nurse: https://www.news-medical.net/health/Roles-of-a-Nurse.aspx#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20their%20role,%2C%20mental%2C%20and%20spiritual%20needs.