Identify one Major Disease or Disease process that may significantly impact Nervous System

Nervous System

• Discuss the physiology (structure and function) of the body system including details about the major organ systems (if applicable).

• Construct relevant health history questions (subjective data) pertaining to the body system.

• Provide an overview of the objective data and expected normal physical examination findings for this body system.

• Explain special physical assessment examination techniques or procedures specific to assessing this body system.

• Analyze and discuss how you might adapt your physical assessment skills or interviewing techniques to accommodate each of the following specific populations:
  • Infant/pediatric
  • Pregnancy
  • Geriatric

• Identify one major disease or disease process that may significantly impact this body system

• Synthesis and discuss the expected abnormal physical examination findings that may be associated with this disease or disease process.

• Summarize the key points.