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A migraine is a type of headache that is severe and unrelenting in nature. It is usually characterized as a throbbing or pulsing on one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abdominal discomfort, and light and sound sensitivity. The unilateral pain often spreads to involve the entire head. Migraine … Read more
Epilepsy Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Epilepsy NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that involves abnormality of brain activity. The patient with epilepsy may experience periods of unusual sensation or behavior, as well as seizures. He/she may not be aware of what is happening while the seizure is ongoing. … Read more
Chronic Confusion Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Chronic Confusion NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Confusion can be defined as a condition of altered thought and mental processes. It can be categorized into two: acute confusion, otherwise known as delirium, and chronic confusion, which is interchangeable with the term dementia. In overview, chronic confusion … Read more
What is a craniotomy? A craniotomy is the surgical removal of part of the bone from the skull to expose the brain. Specialized tools are used to remove the section of bone called the bone flap. The bone flap is temporarily removed, then replaced after the brain surgery has been performed. Some craniotomy procedures may … Read more
