vsim Russell | Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)
When taking a patient's health history, which of the following does the nurse identify as risk factors for having a stroke? (select all that apply) a. diabetes mellitus b. recent weight loss c. smoking d. hypertension e. asthma - d. hypertension c. smoking a .diabetes mellitus The nurse has an order to complete neurochecks every four hours. Which assessments would the nurse include in the neurological examination? - memory, level of consciousness, sensory perception, cranial nerves The nurse is caring for four medical-surgical patients. Which patient should be assess using the Glasgow Coma Scale? - a 47yo patient who has suffered a brain injury and lost consciousness in a motor vehicle accident. The nurse is evaluating a patient's neurological status. What should the nurse include when assessing a patient's level of awareness? - Assess: time, place, person The nurse is caring for a patient who is suspected of having a stroke. What should be the nurse's first action to ensure patient safety when it appears the patient is having difficulty swallowing prescribed oral medication? - Hold this dose of medication and make the patient NPO
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