Case Study: Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury Patient Background ● Name:MaryMorgan ●…

Case Study: Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury Patient Background ● Name:MaryMorgan ● Age:58years ● Occupation: Restaurant Manager and Biker ● Medical History: Diabetes, Hypertension, new onset of sciatica ● Family History: Mother had an aneurysm at age 70, Father has history of diabetes and hypertension. Overview ● DateofIncident: Today ● Cause:Fell off motorcycle while riding 65 mph on the highway ● Initial Symptoms: Severe neck pain, inability to move legs, weakness in arms, slurred speech, facial droop. ● Vital signs: Blood pressure 170/90, Pulse: 26, Respiration 11, Temperature 97 degrees Diagnosis ● Primary Diagnosis: Ischemic stroke on the right side of brain and severe spinal cord injury at the C4-C6 level resulting in incomplete quadriplegia. A) Complete the following questions: 1. The patient was admitted to the Emergency room, Explain your initial response to the accident. 2. Explain the treatment plan you would expect the Healthcare Provide to order during the acute phase of a spinal cord injury? 3. Discuss your nursing care plan for this patient using the Nursing Process. 4. Create 2 possible Nursing Diagnosis (ex: Alteration in comfort r/t severe pain as evidenced by inability to move limbs, increase pain medication and verbally complaining of constant body pain) 5. Describe patient education and rehabilitation plan for this patient. 6. What are potential complications associated with stroke and spinal cord injuries? 7. Describe a collaborative approach to care for this patient, who is involved in the care.