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The Nervous System and Some of the Medical Conditions Associated: The nervous system is a complex and highly specialized network that plays a crucial role in coordinating and controlling the functions of the body. It can be divided into two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). 1. Central Nervous System (CNS):    Brain: The brain is the command center of the nervous system. It processes information received from sensory organs, interprets that information, and sends out instructions to the rest of the body.    Spinal Cord: The spinal cord is a long, tubular structure that extends from the base of the brain down the back. It serves as a pathway for information to travel between the brain and the peripheral nervous system. The spinal cord also plays a role in reflex actions. 2. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS):    Somatic ...

  A Health Assessment is Ø a plan of care Ø identifies the specific needs of a person Ø how those needs will be addressed by the healthcare system or skilled health care provider facility. Ø evaluation of the health status by performing a physical exam after taking a health history. Ø detect diseases early in people that may look and feel well. Ø evaluation of the health status of an individual along the health continuum . § The purpose of the assessment is to establish where on the health continuum the individual is because this guides how to approach and treat the individual. § The health continuum approaches range from preventative , to treatment , to palliative care in relation to the individual's status on the health continuum. § It is not the treatment or treatment plan. § The plan related to findings is a care plan which is preceded by the specialty such as medica...