Status epilepticus: nursing management.
During the acute phase of status epilepticus, the intensive care nurse performs constant neurological assessment and collaborative interventions to complete the treatment regimen for the patient. Then the nursing goals are directed toward maintaining optimal physiological functioning and preventing psychological stress. Through the maintenance, prevention, and support of the health care team, the patient receives quality care in the context of status epilepticus, a medical and nursing emergency.
D006801:Humans; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology