What is locked-in syndrome, what causes this disorder, and what impact does this syndrome have on the client?
Locked-in syndrome is a devastating disorder that may develop following a brainstem stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA). This disorder causes complete paralysis of all muscles with the exception of the ocular muscles that control movement of the eyes. Usually locked-in syndrome does not impede sensory or cognitive function. Thus the client is able to think normally, but cannot communicate his or her thoughts, feelings, or needs. In order to communicate with others, the client usually must learn a system of eye blinks.
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