Nursing: Stroke Patient Care Assessment
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What are some signs and symptoms of a stroke that require immediate medical attention?

Sudden numbness, weakness, paralysis of the face, arm, or leg; sudden confusion; trouble speaking or understanding; slurred speech; sudden trouble seeing; trouble walking; dizziness; loss of balance; severe headache

What should a person with signs and symptoms of a transient ischemic attack (TIA) do?

Seek medical attention immediately

When does the onset of signs and symptoms of an ischemic thrombotic stroke usually occur?

At rest

What is a common manifestation of a subarachnoid hemorrhage or an intracerebral hemorrhage?

<p>Headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the ischemic thrombotic stroke progress in the first 72 hours?

<p>Infarction and cerebral edema increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect that positively impacts the family's coping after a stroke?

<p>Ability of the patient to recover</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cranial nerves are responsible for ocular movements?

<p>Cranial nerves III, IV, and VI</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the nurse assess swallowing ability in a stroke patient?

<p>Give the patient a small amount of crushed ice or ice water to swallow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should the patient remain during feeding and for 30 minutes following?

<p>In a high Fowler’s position, preferably in a chair with the head flexed forward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of drugs to prevent clot formation?

<p>Aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, ticlopidine, combined dipyridamole and aspirin, and oral warfarin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What medication is used to treat ischemic stroke?

<p>Tissue plasminogen activator</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do patients with left-sided stroke (right hemiplegia) often respond to tasks?

<p>Slower in organization and performance of tasks, and may have a fearful, anxious response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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