CLASS:
NURS-6501N: Advanced Pathophysiology
In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap Template to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap Template.
- Stroke
- Multiple sclerosis
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Myasthenia gravis
- Headache
- Seizure disorders
- Head injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- Parkinson’s
- Alzheimer’s
Solution
Concept Map Template
Primary Diagnosis: Multiple sclerosis
- Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis?
| Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis | |
| Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially incapacitating condition affecting the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). The immune system initiates an attack on the myelin, which is the protective covering of nerve fibers. This attack damages myelin, disrupting nerve signals and causing various symptoms. This attack results in difficulties in communication between the brain and the other parts of the body (Hauser & Cree, 2020). | |
| Causes | Risk Factors (genetic/ethnic/physical) |
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