BSN 266 Practice HESI questions and answers
BSN 266 Practice HESI questions and answers A client with a completed ischemic stroke has a blood pressure of 180/90 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse implement? A. Position the head of the bed (HOB) flat. B. Withhold intravenous fluids. C. Administer a bolus of IV fluids. D. Give an antihypertensive medication. - D. Give an antihypertensive medication. Rationale Most ischemic strokes occur during sleep when baseline blood pressure declines or blood viscosity increases due to minimal fluid intake. Completed strokes usually produce neurologic deficits within an hour, and the client's current elevated blood pressure requires antihypertensive medication.
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