Nurses Compass
Care Plan for Hydrocephalus Management
Category: Neurological
Assessment
Patient presents with headaches, nausea, and signs of increased intracranial pressure.
Diagnosis
Risk for impaired cerebral tissue perfusion related to increased intracranial pressure.
Goals
Patient will maintain normal intracranial pressure and experience relief from symptoms.
Interventions
Monitor neurological status and signs of increased intracranial pressure regularly. Administer prescribed medications to manage symptoms and reduce intracranial pressure. Educate patient and family on the signs of shunt malfunction if a shunt is present. Coordinate care with a neurosurgeon for surgical intervention if necessary.
Rationale
These interventions aim to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and ensure appropriate treatment.
Evaluation
Patient's neurological status and symptom relief will be monitored regularly.