Ischemic Stroke
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Question 1: What is the priority nursing intervention upon admission for this patient?

  • Administer alteplase (tPA) immediately
  • Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees
  • Monitor neurological status frequently (correct)
  • Start oral anticoagulation therapy

    • Question 2: Which assessment finding requires immediate action for a patient suspected of having an ischemic stroke?

  • Unilateral facial drooping (correct)
  • Decreased urine output
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Mild headache

    • Question 3: What is the most likely cause of the patient's sudden-onset right-sided weakness, slurred speech, and facial drooping?

  • Diabetes
  • Ischemic stroke (correct)
  • Hypertension
  • CT scan

    • Question 4: Which comorbidities does the patient have?

    <p>Both hypertension and diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Question 5: What does the CT scan reveal about the patient's stroke?

    <p>Ischemic stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

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