Summary

Neurological disorders affect the central_nervous_system and peripheral_nervous_system. Common examples include stroke, epilepsy, parkinson_disease, multiple_sclerosis, alzheimer_disease, migraine, and peripheral_neuropathy. Core symptoms: motor_changes, sensory_changes, seizures, headache, cognitive_decline, and speech_difficulty. Basic assessment recalls: mental_status, cranial_nerves, pupil_reactivity, motor_strength, gait, and glasgow_coma_scale. Common diagnostics: ct, mri, eeg, lumbar_puncture, labs. Nursing focus keywords: safety, seizure_precautions, airway_awareness, frequent_neuro_checks, medication_adherence, and patient_education. Remember risk factors: hypertension, smoking, diabetes, and aging.