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Deborah Fritz¹, Maryann K Musial

¹Deborah Fritz, PhD, APRN, FNP, is a Family Nurse Practitioner, St. Louis Veterans Administration Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri. Maryann K. Musial, MSN, RN, is an Adjunct Faculty, Maryville University, and Staff Nurse, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

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This review covers the importance of neurological exams for detecting critical conditions and assessing nervous system function. It details subjective and objective assessments to guide patient care and track neurological health trends.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Clinical Assessment

Background:

Neurological exams are crucial for patient diagnosis and management.
Understanding nervous system function impacts daily living activities.
Collaborative care relies on comprehensive neurological data.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the reasons for performing a neurological examination.
To detail the subjective and objective components of a neurological assessment.
To emphasize the role of neurological exams in patient care and trend analysis.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on neurological examination techniques.
Analysis of the subjective patient interview in neurological assessment.
Description of objective physical examination methods for the nervous system.

Main Results:

Neurological exams detect life-threatening conditions and nervous system dysfunction.
Assessment reveals the impact of dysfunction on daily activities.
Comparison of serial exams identifies neurological trends.

Conclusions:

Neurological exams are essential for timely diagnosis and intervention.
Subjective and objective assessments provide a comprehensive view of neurological health.
Data from neurological exams facilitates interdisciplinary collaborative care.