Stroke Can Occur at Any Age

Using the assigned readings and information from the literature, compose a response to the following: While most people tend to think about stroke occurring in an older person, a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) may occur at any age. For a younger individual, the repercussion of living with devastating results of the CVA for decades is challenging. The patient often experiences emotional upset and depression due to loss of mobility and function. For this discussion activity, you will: Begin by viewing the video segment, Young Stroke Victim. As you are watching, make note of the following question: How can the nurse use the information from this video to educate the public to promote stroke awareness and early treatment? After viewing the video, using the assigned readings and information from the literature and from the video, compose a response to the following questions: -What teaching would the RN incorporate into a plan of care that focuses on coping and adaptation? -What cues would the nurse use to determine the patient is ready for teaching? -How are patient goals determined? -What referrals would be appropriate? -How can the RN assist the patient in developing the coping skills to address the challenges a younger person will experience over a lifetime as a result of the stroke? -Smeltzer, S., Bare, B., et al. (2010). Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of medical-surgical nursing (12th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ◦Chapter 61: Management of Patients With Neurologic Dysfunction ◦Chapter 62: Management of Patients With Cerebrovascular Disorders ◦Chapter 63: Management of Patients With Neurologic Trauma -Ward, S., & Hisley, S. (2009). Maternal-child nursing care: Optimizing outcomes for mothers, children, and families (Enhanced Revised Reprint). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. ◦Chapter 29: Caring for the Child with a Neurological or Sensory Condition (section on “Altered States of Consciousness” pages 922-933) Other Resources: -Films Media Group. (2011). Stopping a stroke: Limiting the damage done [H.264]. Available from http://digital(dot)films(dot)com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=8496&xtid=47946.