Pearson Exemplar 16M- Stroke Module Assignment Exam Review 2024

Pearson Exemplar 16M- Stroke Module Assignment Exam Review 2024 The nurse is teaching a patient about a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Which statement should the nurse include? "A TIA can be a warning sign of an impending larger stroke." "TIAs usually involve one large artery in the brain prior to stroke." "TIAs cause brain cells to die and leave a small cavity in the brain tissue." "TIAs are caused by blood clots that break off from larger clots in the body." - ANS-"A TIA can be a warning sign of an impending larger stroke." The nurse on the rehabilitation unit is planning care for a patient who recently experienced a stroke. Which intervention should the nurse implement to promote mobility for this patient? Encouraging fluid intake up to 2000 mL per day Assisting with range of motion exercises Administering oxygen per order Helping the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours - ANS-Assisting with range of motion exercises The nurse is caring for a patient who is having difficulty eating and swallowing following a stroke. Which rehabilitative team member should the nurse consult regarding this issue? Case manager Dietitian Physical therapist Occupational therapist - ANS-Occupational therapist The nurse is caring for a patient who is suspected of having a cerebral infarction. Which intervention should be the priority? Head computerized tomography (CT) scan PLAC test Complete history and physical assessment Lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination - ANS-Complete history and physical assessment A patient's family asks why the healthcare provider ordered heparin instead of tPA for a family member who experienced a thrombotic stroke 5 hours earlier. Which response by the nurse is accurate?... CONTINUES...