Nursing care for victims of scorpionism resulting in stroke: case study
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https://doi.org/10.21727/rpu.v16i3.4940Abstract
Introduction: Scorpion stings are a serious public health problem in Brazil. The complications resulting from these incidents are numerous, requiring immediate and effective care from nursing and other healthcare teams. The aim of this study is to report the case of a patient who was a victim of scorpionism and had a hemorrhagic stroke (HS) as an outcome, focusing on the nursing care provided.. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive case study. Information was collected from primary data, patient and companion verbal reports, as well as secondary data from medical records. For the construction of this article, literature related to the topic was searched in scientific databases. Results: The patient's case was classified as severe, presenting systemic (neurological and circulatory) changes resulting from the envenomation. Thus, eight nursing diagnoses were made. Discussion: The association between HS and scorpionism is not well established in the literature, but it was possible to draw connections based on the scorpion venom's mechanisms of action that have already been studied and confirmed. Nursing plays a key role in this scenario by providing care from the patient's arrival at the hospital to therapeutic management and discharge.Conclusion: The study provided a comprehensive understanding of scorpionism, exploring possible outcomes related to HS. In nursing, the diagnoses of acute confusion, impaired physical mobility, and impaired verbal communication stood out, requiring specific interventions. This reaffirmed the importance of well-trained nursing care in such cases.
Keywords: Scorpion Envenomation; Hemorrhagic Stroke; Nursing Care.
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