A client suspected of having a stroke is scheduled to have an angiogram. Which of the following is a priority action for the nurse?
Review renal function labs
Prep the client for surgery
Hold all fluids and food for 24 hours
Assess the gag reflex
The Correct Answer is A
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Correct Answer is D
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Bruising over the cheek is a sign of facial trauma, not basilar skull fracture.
Missing teeth is a sign of dental injury, not basilar skull fracture.
Discoloration behind the left ear, also known as Battle's sign, is a sign of basilar skull fracture, as blood accumulates in the mastoid process due to a fracture in the temporal bone.
Bleeding from the nose is a sign of nasal trauma, not basilar skull fracture.
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