The Unconscious Patient Powerpoint Presentation by w. akpaloo

Objectives

By the end of this lecture, the student should be able to:

• Enumerate the causes of unconsciousness
• Explain the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnoses & medical interventions for the unconscious patient
• List and explain problems the unconscious patient is at risk for
• Assess and score accurately patient with altered level of consciousness using the Glasgow coma scale
• Plan nursing care using the nursing process for the unconscious patient

the unconscious patient

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