Discussion board questions-Health assessment class

Module 2 Discussion Name Institution Course and Code Professor Date Module 2 Discussion Special Considerations Special considerations for nurses when assessing the neurologic system, interpreting findings, and planning nursing care for clients involve recognizing the significance of subtle changes from baseline, particularly in patients with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes and high cholesterol, as seen in the scenario. These patients may be at increased risk for neurologic events. The main priority for nurses should be conducting a comprehensive assessment which considers factors like age, baseline mental status, vision, and hearing, as well as any underlying medical conditions or complaints indicative of neurological problems like headache, nausea, or dizziness (Bell et al., 2021). Moreover, they should not overlook changes in the level of consciousness or memory, affect, mood, attention, and personality as they may indicate neurological dysfunction. Interpretation of the Findings In interpreting findings in this scenario, my priority would be assessing the patient's level of consciousness (LOC), cranial nerve (CN) status, language and speech, motor movement/sensation, and vital signs...