Cerebral palsy is a condition that is characterized by impaired movement and posture due to an abnormality in the extra-pyramidal or pyramidal motor system.
Signs and Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy:
- Feeding difficulties
- Extreme irritability and crying
- Stiff and rigid arms or legs
- Abnormal motor performance
- Delayed gross development
- Muscles tones alterations
- Abnormal posturing (such as episthotonic)
- Persistent of primitive infantile reflexes
Nursing Interventions:
- Assess the child's developmental level and intelligence
- Encourage the child in early intervention and participation in school programs
- Communicate and interact with the child on his/her developmental level
- Prepare for using mobilizing devices
- Provide a safe environmental
- Provide safe and appropriate toys for age and developmental levels
- Place the child upright after meals
- Administer medication as prescribed
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