Nursing Care of Patients with Myasthenia Gravis — Case Report
Journal Title: Pielęgniarstwo Neurologiczne i Neurochirurgiczne - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease caused by disruption in normal neuromuscular transmission due to the reduction in the number of the acetylcholine receptors. Patients with myasthenia gravis require an individual and comprehensive nursing care to meet the needs of both biological and social nature. Properly undertaken nursing interventions improve the quality of life of patients and allow them to function independently in a daily life. An important issue is cooperation not only with the very patient, but also with their family. Case Report. A case of 57-year-old patient with myasthenia gravis, the dominant muscle weakness in both lower and upper limbs. The weakening of facial muscles and tongue, dysphagia and problems with food intake led to malnutrition and poor health condition. The onset of disease was at the age of 26, on the first day after giving birth. Discussion. Care for patients with myasthenia gravis must be comprehensive, and nursing-therapeutic care should meet individual patient’s needs in accordance with applicable guidelines. Conclusions. The case of the patient with myasthenia gravis allowed to identify the difficulties she struggled with. The main activities of nursing care provided the patient with the feeling of safety, better psychomotor activity and assistance in self-care activities. The knowledge about disease and its complications helped to improve daily functioning and coping with difficult situations. All measures taken in this regard proved to be effective, as they reduced anxiety and weakened the sense of isolation and loneliness.
Authors and Affiliations
Aleksandra Kołtuniuk, Anna Rozensztrauch, Marzena Beniak, Joanna Rosińczuk
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP402319
- DOI 10.15225/PNN.2017.6.2.6
- Views 78
- Downloads 0
An Analysis of Patient Quality of Life after Ischemic Stroke of the Brain
Introduction. In highly developed countries, apart from heart attack and malignancies, stroke is the third leading cause for death and one of the major causes for disability or worsening of self-reliance, and consequentl...
The Effect of Training Provided to the Relatives of Stroke Patients on the Life Quality, Anxiety and Depressive Symptom Levels of Patients and Their Relatives
Introduction. Stroke is a crisis for the patient relatives who are caregivers of the patient as well. Then patients’ relatives need training and effective support at the stage of accepting this new responsibility. Aim. T...
Satisfaction with the Life of Neurogeriatric Patients
Introduction. The concept of life satisfaction means a multi-factorial assessment, which is based mainly on such two premises as: satisfaction with experienced years and satisfaction with the present life. When examining...
Problems of Families of Patients after Ischemic Stroke
Stroke is a clinical syndrome associated with sudden onset of focal or global brain dysfunction. Causes of stroke are disorders of blood circulation, resulting in brain damage. As a result, intra-cerebral imbalances occu...
Functional Efficiency of Elderly Patients Hospitalized in Neurological Departments
Introduction. Functional efficiency of the elderly can be defined as the ability to perform ordinary daily life tasks safely and independently. Aim. The research aims at determining the functional efficiency of elderly p...