Undertaking a neurological assessment

Carter, Chris and Notter, Joy (2023) Undertaking a neurological assessment. Nursing Standard, 39 (2). pp. 45-50. ISSN 0029-6570

Preview

Text Neuro Article_FINAL.pdf - Accepted Version Download (234kB)

Abstract

Neurological observations are an essential aspect of assessment in patients with altered mental status and require the nurse to collect and analyse information using a validated assessment tool. Assessing a patient's pupil size and response is also an important element of a neurological assessment. This article summarises the pathophysiology of raised intracranial pressure and lists some of the conditions that may contribute to an alteration in a patient's mental status. The article details the use of two commonly used neurological assessment tools and the assessment of a patient's pupil size and response. The author also considers the challenges related to accurate recording of neurological observations.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.7748/ns.2023.e12173
Dates:	Date Event 5 July 2023 Accepted 6 November 2023 Published Online
Subjects:	CAH02 - subjects allied to medicine > CAH02-04 - nursing and midwifery > CAH02-04-01 - nursing (non-specific)
Divisions:	Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences > College of Nursing and Midwifery
Depositing User:	Chris Carter
Date Deposited:	06 Jul 2023 08:37
Last Modified:	08 Feb 2024 15:44
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/14570

Actions (login required)

View Item