Brain Injury: Behavior and Safety
Presented by Anne Leclaire
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Anne Leclaire
Anne graduated with a Master of Science-Nursing from the University of Phoenix and has worked in the field of rehabilitation nursing for most of her career. She started as a staff nurse in inpatient rehabilitation at Weldon Center for Rehabilitation in Springfield, Massachusetts and then moved to Madison, Wisconsin, at…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Cognition
All patients with brain injury sustain some level of cognitive impairment. The extent of these deficits depends on the location and severity of the brain damage. This chapter addresses typical cognitive impairments and identifies interventions that the rehabilitation nurse can use to improve patient functional outcomes.
2. Behavior Changes
Behavior changes are commonly seen in individuals with brain injury. Some behaviors are linked to the phases of brain recovery while others are static and possibly permanent. This chapter focuses on addressing the behavior changes commonly seen and identifying strategies for use by the rehabilitation nurse to improve functional outcomes and promote patient safety.
3. Agitation
Periods of agitation challenge even the most experienced rehabilitation nurses. Agitation can be categorized into four different classifications. This chapter will review the characteristics of agitation and identify strategies that the rehabilitation nurse can implement to address agitation to promote patient and staff safety.
4. Safety Concerns
Behaviors resulting from a brain injury often raise safety concerns as they place the patient at risk for additional injury. Rehabilitation nurses are challenged to identify measures to keep them and others safe from injury. This chapter discusses how elopement, impulsivity, and aggression can test the creativity of the nurse to promote activity yet minimize the risks of injury to the patient and staff.
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