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Vacuna Antisarampión/administración & dosificación , Sarampión/complicaciones , Sarampión/enfermería , Negativa a la Vacunación , Adolescente , Adulto , Factores de Edad , Niño , Guarderías Infantiles , Preescolar , Encefalitis Viral/etiología , Encefalitis Viral/enfermería , Alemania , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Sarampión/prevención & control , Sarampión/transmisión , Meningitis Viral/etiología , Meningitis Viral/enfermería , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, whereas encephalitis is inflammation of the parenchymal brain tissue. The single distinguishing element between the 2 diagnoses is the altered state of consciousness, focal deficits, and seizures found in encephalitis. Consequently meningoencephalitis is a term used when both findings are present in the patient. Viral meningitis is not necessarily reported as it is often underdiagnosed, whereas encephalitis cases are on the increase in various areas of North America. Improved imaging and viral diagnostics, as well as enhanced neurocritical care management, have improved patient outcomes to date.
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Encefalitis Viral/diagnóstico , Encefalitis Viral/terapia , Meningitis Viral/diagnóstico , Meningitis Viral/terapia , Infecciones por Coxsackievirus/diagnóstico , Enfermería de Cuidados Críticos , Encefalitis Viral/epidemiología , Encefalitis Viral/enfermería , Herpes Simple/diagnóstico , Humanos , Meningitis Viral/epidemiología , Meningitis Viral/enfermería , Poliomielitis/diagnóstico , Salud Pública , Estaciones del AñoRESUMEN
A student nurse will face many questions when they are confronted with the death of a patient. In this paper, a first-year nursing student reflects upon the death of a young adult (Yvonne) as part of a nursing inquiry subject. The author reflects upon the death of Yvonne and re-examines the questions and responses that this critical incident raised.