Nursing Care Of People With Intracranial Disorders

Abstract

<p>The person with an intracranial disorder presents a unique nursing challenge. Problems the person experiences in the acute stage of the disorder are often a prelude to long-term problems requiring ongoing management. These long-term problems range from alterations in the body's basic functioning to dysfunctions in the complex processes of the individual's mind.</p> <p>Systemic problems may accompany or develop secondary to an intracranial disorder. Intracranial disorders may affect both the person's quality of life and that of the person's family. This chapter discusses altered level of consciousness and increased intracranial pressure, followed by discussion of intracranial disorders that may manifest these and other health problems.</p>