Femoral Nerve Injury during Neuroborreliosis — Nursing Care. Case Report

Introduction. Neuroborreliosis is an insidious disease. It often confused with other neurological diseases. Diagnosis possible when the following are present: symptoms indicative of neuroborreliosis, pleocytosis in CSF, and production antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi CSF.
 Aim. To assess health situation determine nursing needs a patient femoral nerve damage during neuroborreliosis.
 Case Report. A 31-year-old woman was admitted Department Neurology as elective patient. On basis clinical picture, elevated levels protein lymphocytic cells examination cerebrospinal fluid demonstrated intrathecal synthesis against diagnosed neuroborreliosis left nerve. Observation, interview, analysis medical records were used identify problems correctly. The scales were: NRS Rating Scale (pain intensity), Lovett (muscle strength assessment), Hospital Anxiety Depression Questionnaire (a modified version HADS scale anxiety depression), AIS (to insomnia), Baxter monitor risk complications associated venous cannulation).
 Conclusions. Dorothea Orem’s theory appropriate for neuroborreliosis. patient’s main are: experiencing pain, difficulty movement, mental deterioration. disease related treatment hospitalization influence bio-psycho-social Holistic management should be adapted changing condition. Care includes activities aimed at nullifying effects disease, providing emotional support, education regarding proper rehabilitation prevention Lyme (JNNN 2022;11(4):174–179)