Competency: Describe appropriate nursing interventions for clients with neurological diseases.
Scenario:
You and your colleagues have been invited to a health fair at a local high school. The principle has asked for a presentation on preventing head and spinal trauma. Think specifically of this age range and the risk factors that they experience such as distracted driving. You and your colleagues have a unique opportunity to share with students how to prevent injury, paralysis, or even death by implementing safety measures.
Instructions:
Create an infographic to present the following information:
• Clear identification of a specific risk factor and list neurological injuries that may occur
• Explain why this audience (high school age students) are at a particular risk
• Explain how this risk factor contributes to head and neck injuries
• Describe how to prevent injury through safety measures