Essay Cerebral Vascular Accident – Neurological Deficit – Nursing Assignment Help

Assignment Task:

A cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is a disease defined as a sudden neurological deficit  due to a vascular cause. The deficit must last for longer than 24 hours and is of sudden onset. There are two main types, ischaemic and haemorrhagic. Patients commonly present with loss of sensory and/or motor function including: hemiparesis, changes in vision, gait, speech or ability to understand.  Some patients present with a sudden severe headache (Kelly, 2017).
In relation to the statement above construct your essay covering the following topics –
• Critically analyse the prevalence, mortality and burden of CVA in Australia
• Explore the characteristics of people with CVA in Australia including:

o The socio-demographic characteristics,
o Level of disability
o Evaluate the impact of CVA on the individual and the health care system.
    
Describe the role of the nurse in CVA assessment and
 Discuss three (3) health and aged care services available to patients living with CVA
 Discuss three (3) support services available for carers of patients living with CVA

The word count for this essay is 2000 words (+/-10% as per SNM policy).
Refer to the marking rubric for more information on allocation of marks for this essay – see attached