Exam 57: Stroke

The nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned after having left carotid artery angioplasty and stenting. Which assessment information is of most concern to the nurse?

A female patient who had a stroke 24 hours ago has expressive aphasia. An appropriate nursing intervention to help the patient communicate is to

A patient has a ruptured cerebral aneurysm and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care?

A patient in the clinic reports a recent episode of dysphasia and left-sided weakness at home that resolved after 2 hours. The nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about

For a patient who had a right hemisphere stroke,the nurse anticipates planning interventions to manage

A patient with a stroke experiences facial drooping on the right side and right-sided arm and leg paralysis. When admitting the patient,which clinical manifestation will the nurse expect to find?

A patient with a left-brain stroke suddenly bursts into tears when family members visit. The nurse should

A patient who has a history of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)has an order for aspirin 160 mg daily. When the nurse is administering medications,the patient says,"I don't need the aspirin today. I don't have a fever." Which action should the nurse take?

A patient arrives in the emergency department with hemiparesis and dysarthria that started 2 hours previously,and health records show a history of several transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for

A patient admitted with possible stroke has been aphasic for 3 hours,and his current blood pressure (BP)is 174/94 mm Hg. Which order by the health care provider should the nurse question?