Injured Brain Area | Nursing Intervention |
1. frontal lobe | assist with ADL due to visual disturbances |
2. temporal lobe | assist with walking |
3. occipital lobe | monitor vital signs |
4. brain stem | give simple instructions; reorient as needed |
5. parietal lobe | provide simple, one-step instructions |
6. cerebellum | speak clearly due to impaired hearing |
Mix and Match: Match the nursing intervention to the location of injury to the portion of the client’s brain.
Injured Brain Area Nursing Intervention 1. frontal lobe give simple instructions; reorient as needed 2. temporal lobe speak clearly due to impaired hearing 3. occipital lobe assist with ADL due to visual disturbances 4. brain stem monitor vital signs 5. parietal lobe provide simple, one-step instructions 6. cerebellum assist with walking