chamberlain college of nursing nr603 week 1 compare contrast assignment nr 603 week 1 compare contrast assignment migraine headache post concussive syndrome new
2020
Written for
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
NR603 (NR603)
All documents for this subject (92)
Seller
Follow
chamberlain_university
Reviews received
Content preview
NR 603 Week 1: Compare and Contrast Assignment (V2):
Migraine Headache and Post Concussive Syndrome
In this discussion we will compare and contrast the migraine headache with Post Concussive
Syndrome (PCS). PCS actually refers to a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms that can be
typically found in a patient after a head injury has occured, while a migraine headache is a
clinical condition that most often occurs without a head injury. They both can often present with
identical signs and symptoms. A thorough history and physical exam will be needed to determine
a definitive diagnosis.
Presentation
The typical patient with PCS will present with a history of head injury, which can be severe,
mild, recent, distant and even unknown in patients with amnesia. The signs and symptoms of
PCS can be divided into three categories. For example, somatic symptoms would include such
things as headache, fatigue, photophobia, phonophobia, double vision, nausea, vomiting, and
disturbed sleep patterns such as insomnia. Cognitive signs and symptoms of PCS include
difficulty concentrating, impairments in memory and attention and mental fatigue. Affective
signs and symptoms of PCS will include depression, emotional instability, anxiety, and mood
swings not normally seen before the injury (March & Karakashian, 2018).
The typical patient presenting with a migraine headache will exhibit some of the same signs and
symptoms as a patient with PCS, but include a few notable difference. Migraines rarely occur
after a head injury, but it is possible. A migraine headache can generally be classified into three
different type, prodronal, with an aura and without an aura. The “without aura” migraine
typically presents with classic unilateral head pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, photophobia,
phonophobia, insomnia, fatigue and sometimes clumsiness. Physical signs might include both
bradycardia and tachycardia along with both hypertension and hypotension, which can also be
found in head injury patients. The “with aura” type migraine will present with the same signs and
symptoms as the “without aura”, but with an associated visual disturbances such a blurred vision,
tracers, blind spots and possibly tunnel vision. The prodrome migraine will appear quite
differently with signs and symptoms such as stiff neck, photophobia, food cravings, depression,
hyperactivity, hypersomnia, thirst, diarrhea, anorexia and even constipation (Schub &
Parks-Chapman, 2018).
Pathophysiology
The pathophysiology of PCS has developed into an entire field of science and medicine. PCS is
generally considered to occur in the presence of mild traumatic brain injury with no obvious
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller chamberlain_university. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
