The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted for a stroke. Vital signs and neurological exams have been stable. The client has a follow-up CT scan of the head for tomorrow, orders to see PT/OT, a diet order, and sequential compression devices to be placed. The client has also requested a glass of water. What is the nurse’s priority at this time?
The nurse is caring for a client who fell and hit their head. The CT results show that the client has a fracture in the zygomatic arch but is negative for a brain bleed. While the nurse is talking to the client suddenly the client doesn’t know who they are or where they are. What is the very first thing the nurse should do?
The nurse is working in the emergency department with a client who presented with stroke-like symptoms. A non-contrast head CT was performed and was negative for hemorrhagic stroke. The provider wants tissue plasminogen-activase administered, and has placed the following orders. Which of the following orders must be completed first?
