A patient began experiencing symptoms of a stroke at 1800 hours. By which time should thrombolytic medications be provided to reverse stroke symptoms?
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The provider prescribes riluzole 100mg by four times daily….
The provider prescribes riluzole 100mg by four times daily. The pharmacy supplies riluzole 50mg tablets. How many tablet/tablets should the nurse administer daily?
A patient comes into the emergency department with unilatera…
A patient comes into the emergency department with unilateral paralysis, aphasia, and inability to follow directions. The wife of patient states he was ok 1 hour prior to this change in condition. Which emergency management should the nurse question?
The provider orders methylprednisolone 1 g (IV) once daily….
The provider orders methylprednisolone 1 g (IV) once daily. The pharmacy supplies methylprednisolone 500mg vials for reconstitution How many vial/vials will the nurse prepare for the dose?
A child comes to the emergency department with stroke sympto…
A child comes to the emergency department with stroke symptoms. What question should the nurse ask the parents first to determine a cause?
The HCP prescribes phenytoin 300mg by mouth daily. The medic…
The HCP prescribes phenytoin 300mg by mouth daily. The medication is supplied as phenytoin 100mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse give per day?
The nurse is providing care for a patient in a rehabilitatio…
The nurse is providing care for a patient in a rehabilitation facility who is recovering from a left hemispheric cerebrovascular accident with expressive aphasia. Which of the following intervention is most appropriate? The nurse asks the patient to stick out their tongue and they raise their arms. How should the nurse document this finding?
A patient arrives at the emergency department stumbling and…
A patient arrives at the emergency department stumbling and staggering while saying, “Something is wrong. I just don’t feel right.” Which observation causes the nurse to suspect the patient is experiencing a stroke?
A nurse provides care to a patient who is lethargic and unab…
A nurse provides care to a patient who is lethargic and unable to tolerate standing for long periods. The patient has dyspnea on exertion. Which type of bath is best for the nurse to implement with this patient?
A nurse is taking care of a morbidly obese patient admitted…
A nurse is taking care of a morbidly obese patient admitted for control of diabetes. The patient requires assistance to transfer from the bed to a chair. Which is the best option for the nurse to use when assisting the patient to transfer?