General/Definition
Pathophysiology
signs and symptoms
complications
Nursing Management
100
it is the inflammation of the brain.
What is encephalitis?
100
Encephalitis is caused by virus (Herpes virus) Bacteria Fungi protozoa Spirochetes
What are the causes of encephalitis?
100
Fever headache dizziness lethargy nausea and vomitting neck stiffness
What are the physical manifestations of encephalitis?
100
Central nervous system
What system is affected?
200
Age Weak immune system infection poor personal hygiene
What are the risk factors of encephalitis?
200
4-10 days
What is incubation period
200
Visual sensitivity to light Muscle weakness Memory loss Paralysis Seizures
What are the subjective manifestations of encephalitis?
200
Dehydration Malnutrition lethargy death shock fluid and electrolyte imbalance
What are the common complications of encephalitis?
200
promote fluid and electrolyte balance monitor urine input and output weigh child daily educate on personal hygiene high carbohydrate diet, avoid milk products assess severity of pain encourage mother on immunisation total parenteral nutrition insert feeeding tubes for enteral feedings
What is your nursing management?
300
Yes, because their immune system is very weak and they are more vulnerable to infection and diseases.
Do you think a malnourished child is more prone to have encephalitis? If yes state Why?
300
Brain and the Spinal cord.
What parts of the body are affected?
300
Patients history physical examination blood culture serology diagnosis CT scan ECG Lumbar puncture Polymerase chain infection Antibiotic test
What are some of the investigations done inorder to rule out the the manifestations of encephalitis?
300
Educate the mother on: immunisation washing fruits and vegetables well hand washing covering food after eating storing food at correct temperature using cooled boil water to mix for formula if not breastfeeding.
What is your health education to the mother
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