title: Syncope: neuroscience nursing assessment based on an understanding of underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
abstract: To assist neuroscience nurses in their assessment of the client experiencing syncope, the authors propose use of models derived from the three underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of syncope to guide data collection and documentation. This approach is also useful in educating the client and family, as well as nurses and students about the phenomenon of syncope.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 39216.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Boss
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Brewer
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D013575:Syncope / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology*