RESUMO
Four out of ten acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients develop neurologic complications. Because of the complex nervous system dysfunction experienced by these patients, neuroscience nurses face an extraordinary challenge. To provide care for patients with neurological complications of AIDS, the neuroscience nurse must understand the nature of the disease and its effects on the central nervous system. With this broad knowledge base, effective nursing interventions can be implemented.
Assuntos
Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida , Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida/enfermagem , Demência/etiologia , Humanos , Doenças do Sistema Nervoso/etiologia , Neurociências , Infecções Oportunistas/etiologia , Especialidades de Enfermagem , Viroses/etiologiaRESUMO
Diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) have been recognized as an integral part of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) since the beginning of the epidemic. This large patient population has both major physical problems and severe cognitive disabilities. Professional neuroscience nurses who are knowledgeable about and sensitive to the unique physical and emotional needs of these patients can best serve them. This article presents a care plan and case study with interventions for a patient with nervous system dysfunction attributed to AIDS.
