The nurse is reviewing teaching provided to a patient with transient ischemic attack
(TIA). Which statement indicates that further teaching is required?
A. The risk factors and symptoms of a TIA are just like those of a stroke.
B. I need to stop smoking to help lower my chances of this happening again
c. My risk for Alzheimers disease is increased now, so Ill have to stop driving.
d. I recognize how important it is to take my anti-hypertension medications regularly.
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, c. My risk for Alzheimers disease is increased now, so Ill have to stop
driving.
The nurse is assisting in preparing a patient for transfer to a rehabilitation facility after
a stroke. What should the nurse explain as the goal for rehabilitation?
A. To monitor neurological status
B. To cure any effects of the stroke
C. To maximize remaining abilities
D. To determine the extent of neurological deficits
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C. To maximize remaining abilities
A client diagnosed with an embolic stroke is not a candidate for tPA. The nurse
realizes that the client might be eligible for which of the following forms of treatment?
1. Carotid stenting
2. Antiarrhythmic medication
3. Intravenous fluid therapy
4. Carotid endarterectomy
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1. Carotid stenting
The patient is diagnosed with a cerebral vascular accident that has the slowest rate of
recovery and the highest probability of causing extensive neurological deficits. For
which type of stroke should the nurse plan care for this patient?
A. Thrombotic stroke
(TIA). Which statement indicates that further teaching is required?
A. The risk factors and symptoms of a TIA are just like those of a stroke.
B. I need to stop smoking to help lower my chances of this happening again
c. My risk for Alzheimers disease is increased now, so Ill have to stop driving.
d. I recognize how important it is to take my anti-hypertension medications regularly.
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, c. My risk for Alzheimers disease is increased now, so Ill have to stop
driving.
The nurse is assisting in preparing a patient for transfer to a rehabilitation facility after
a stroke. What should the nurse explain as the goal for rehabilitation?
A. To monitor neurological status
B. To cure any effects of the stroke
C. To maximize remaining abilities
D. To determine the extent of neurological deficits
Give this one a try later!
C. To maximize remaining abilities
A client diagnosed with an embolic stroke is not a candidate for tPA. The nurse
realizes that the client might be eligible for which of the following forms of treatment?
1. Carotid stenting
2. Antiarrhythmic medication
3. Intravenous fluid therapy
4. Carotid endarterectomy
Give this one a try later!
1. Carotid stenting
The patient is diagnosed with a cerebral vascular accident that has the slowest rate of
recovery and the highest probability of causing extensive neurological deficits. For
which type of stroke should the nurse plan care for this patient?
A. Thrombotic stroke
