A client who has suffered a transient ischemic attack has been ordered to undergo a carotid duplex. Which best describes how this test is performed?
A 67-year-old client has suffered an ischemic stroke and is being assessed at a healthcare facility. Which of the following would be part of the emergency initial treatment of this client? Select all that apply.
The priority nursing intervention when caring for a client with an ischemic stroke includes which of the following?
A client presents to the emergency department with stroke symptoms. A stat head CT is completed. The nurse immediately prepares to give tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) as ordered. Why?
A nurse is caring for a client who suffered from a large ischemic stroke. Which of the following assessment findings is the MOST concerning?
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the hospital for an ischemic stroke which occurred less than 24 hours ago. The nurse should make sure this client’s bed is in which position?
