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  • Title: Neurologic manifestations of AIDS.
    Author: Beckham MM.
    Journal: Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am; 1990 Mar; 2(1):29-32. PubMed ID: 2357312.
    Abstract:
    Patients with AIDS constantly challenge clinicians with the diversity of diseases that are seen, but also in the many ways they present. Neurological presentations are common in AIDS patients, although a systematic, detailed investigation is essential to distinguish opportunistic disease from the other causes of neurological dysfunction. These neurological complications are the second most frequent cause of death in AIDS patients. Nurses must have a solid knowledge base regarding AIDS and its neurologic manifestations. Skillful management of the numerous physical complications is necessary for accurate assessment and successful treatment. Despite the many debilitating effects of these syndromes and the grim proposals, there are many opportunities to stabilize patients physically and emotionally so that they may have as normal and successful lives as possible.
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