Professional Nursing II Exam 3|PN2 Exam 3; Complete Solution Questions and Verified Answers

24. The nurse working in the emergency department assesses a client who has symptoms of stroke. For what modifiable risk factors should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.) a. Alcohol intake b. High-fat diet c. Obesity d. Smoking 25. A nurse has applied to work at a hospital that has National Stroke Centre designation. The nurse realizes the hospital adheres to eight Core Measures for ischemic stroke care. What do these Core Measures include? (Select all that apply.) a. Discharging the client on a statin medication b. Providing and charting stroke education c. Preventing venous thromboembolism 26. A nursing student studying traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) should recognize which facts about these disorders? (Select all that apply.) a. A client with a moderate trauma may need hospitalization. b. A client with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 has severe TBI. c. The terms “mild TBI” and “concussion” have similar meanings. 27. A nurse is working with many stroke clients. Which clients would the nurse consider referring to a mental health provider on discharge? (Select all that apply.) a. Client who exhibits extreme emotional lability b. Client with an initial National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale score of 38 c. Client who has a past hospitalization for a suicide attempt d. Client who is unable to walk or eat 3 weeks post-stroke