A client has a history of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following is the nurse likely to see on the clients medication history to prevent stroke?

A nurse suspects that a client has increasing intracranial pressure. Which of the following diagnostics does the nurse anticipate will be ordered?

Match the characteristics with the type of stroke. Each characteristic is only used one time.

• Hypertension primary Cause

• Symptoms progress over time

• Rapid progression of symptoms

• Most common type

• Symptoms resolve

• Associated with high risk of stroke

• Atrial fibrillation primary cause

Type of stroke

a.Transient Ischemic Attack b.Hemorrhagic Stroke c.Ischemic Stroke

You are monitoring the vital signs of an 74yrold man who was admitted for a head injury after he tripped and fell at home. He takes anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation. On arrival his vital signs were stable at BP 150/86, pulse 84, respirations 14/min, but his family reported that he was more restless than usual. He lives alone after his wife passed away. 2 hours after admission, his vital

signs are now BP 166/74, pulse 54, respirations 11/min. He is now quiet and appears sleepy. He is on 2L nasal cannula and has been placed on neutropenic precautions.

A 70year old client diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke was admitted 1 day ago. His

medical history includes hypertension, osteoarthritis, and type 2 diabetes. He has right sided

paralysis, garbled speech, and a weak cough reflex. This morning he is restless. Vital signs are Blood Pressure 160/80, pulse 110, respirations 24, oxygen saturation 90% Which of the following Interventions will the nurse take to avoid complications? Select all that apply

Select All that Apply)

A client is extremely drowsy, minimally responsive, and has a difficult time following commands. With vigorous stimulation the client awakens but quickly falls back asleep. What level of consciousness does this describe?

When caring for the client with Alzheimer's disease, which of the following are appropriate items to include in the client's room?

A nurse is assessing a client who has ataxia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to evaluate the client's ability to safely ambulate?

A client has a history of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following is the nurse likely to see on the clients medication history to prevent stroke?

A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious following a cerebral hemorrhage. Which of the following nursing interventions is of highest priority?

A nurse in the emergency room is assessing a client who was brought in following a seizure. The nurse suspects the client may have meningococcal meningitis. Assessment findings include nuchal rigidity and a petechial rash. After Implementing droplet precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse initiate next?