Management of the Patient with Stroke

<div>The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with information about stroke prevention and outline nursing care for the acute and rehabilitative care of a patient with stroke. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:<div>
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• Discuss trends in stroke prevention and management.</li>
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• Summarize the nursing role in the initial treatment of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.</li>
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• Describe the nursing role in the care of patients with stroke in the acute care setting.</li>
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• Discuss principles and strategies used in stroke rehabilitation.</li>
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• State strategies used in the rehabilitation of patients with mobility and self-care deficits after a stroke.</li>
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• Identify strategies in the rehabilitation of patients with cognitive, sensory, and perceptual deficits after stroke.</li>
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• Describe techniques used in the management of patients with dysphasia.</li>
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• Discuss approaches used in the management of patients with communication deficits.</li>
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• Describe strategies used in the management of patients with elimination impairments or sexual dysfunction.</li>
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• Discuss psychosocial issues faced by patients and identify planning necessary for successful community transition after stroke.

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