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Antihypertensive medication lowers blood pressure, which reduces the risk of stroke caused by high blood pressure or hypertension.

Anti-cholesterol medication lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood, which reduces the risk of stroke caused by atherosclerosis or plaque buildup in the arteries.

Antiplatelet medication prevents blood clots from forming, which reduces the risk of stroke caused by ischemia or blockage of blood flow to the brain.

High blood pressure is not a side effect of IV Thrombolytic therapy TPA, but rather a contraindication or a reason not to use it. TPA can increase the risk of bleeding in patients with high blood pressure.

Confusion is not a side effect of IV Thrombolytic therapy TPA, but rather a symptom of stroke. TPA can improve confusion by restoring blood flow to the brain.

All of the above is not correct, as only bleeding is a side effect of IV Thrombolytic therapy TPA.

Head of bed 45 degrees is not enough to prevent aspiration or choking, as the patient may still have difficulty swallowing and clearing their airway.

Patient should be on a regular diet to rebuild their swallowing ability is not correct, as the patient may need a modified diet depending on their level of dysphagia or swallowing impairment. A regular diet may pose a risk of aspiration or choking.

All of the above is not correct, as only choice C is appropriate for assisting a stroke patient with feeding.

Respiratory therapist is not correct, as they can help the patient with breathing problems and oxygen therapy, but not with nutrition.

Physical therapist is not correct, as they can help the patient with mobility and exercise, but not with nutrition.

Social worker is not correct, as they can help the patient with psychosocial and financial issues, but not with nutrition.

Dark quiet room is correct, as it can reduce the sensory stimulation and help the patient relax and rest.

Massage is correct, as it can relieve muscle tension and improve blood circulation in the head and neck.

Pain medication is correct, as it can reduce inflammation and block pain signals in the brain.

Ethnicity is not a modifiable risk factor of strokes, as it is determined by genetic and cultural factors that cannot be changed.

Gender is not a modifiable risk factor of strokes, as it is determined by biological and hormonal factors that cannot be changed.

Age is not a modifiable risk factor of strokes, as it is determined by chronological factors that cannot be
changed.

Antibiotics is not correct, as they are used to treat bacterial infections, not cerebral edema.

Tylenol is not correct, as it is a pain reliever and fever reducer, not an anti-inflammatory agent.

All of the above is not correct, as only corticosteroids can be used to reduce cerebral edema.

Altered level of consciousness is not a sign/symptom of cerebral spinal fluid leakage, but rather a sign/symptom of increased intracranial pressure or brain injury.

Painful headache is not a sign/symptom of cerebral spinal fluid leakage, but rather a sign/symptom of meningitis or sinusitis.

All of the above is not correct, as only choice C is a sign/symptom of cerebral spinal fluid leakage.

Paralysis of the joints is not a description of dysarthria, but rather a possible complication of stroke or other neurological disorders.

Blindness over half the field of vision is not a description of dysarthria, but rather a sign/symptom of hemianopia or visual field loss.

Paralysis of one side of the body is not a description of dysarthria, but rather a sign/symptom of hemiplegia or unilateral weakness.

Nutrition supplements is not a direct intervention for maintaining skin integrity, but rather a general measure to support the patient's overall health and healing.

Consulting speech therapy is not relevant for maintaining skin integrity, but rather for addressing the patient's communication and swallowing needs.

Ambulating the patient as much as possible is not a specific intervention for maintaining skin integrity, but rather a general measure to promote the patient's mobility and circulation.