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Patient With

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this chapter, the student will be able to:
1 Prioritize needs of the individual with complex neurological deficits.

2 Perform accurate components of the neurological assessment.
3 Identify changes in neurological status of the individual experiencing
neurological compromise.

4 Provide comprehensive nursing management of the individual with
neurological deficits.

5 Define key diagnostic tools used to collaborate neurological trauma or
debility.

6 Use a case study scenario to apply learned skills while caring for a patient
with complex neurological needs.

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