The nurse is teaching a wellness class and is discussing the warning signs of stroke. A patient asks, "What is the most important thing for me to remember?" Which is an appropriate response by the nurse?
1. "Know your family history.".
2. "Keep a list of your medications.".
3. "Be alert for sudden weakness or numbness.".
4. "Call 911 if you notice a gradual onset of paralysis or confusion.".
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Rationale 1: Family history and past medical history can be indicators for risk, but they are not warning signs of stroke.
Rationale 2: Keeping a list of medications will not assist in identifying a stroke.
Rationale 3: Warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness, paralysis, loss of speech, confusion, dizziness, unsteadiness, and loss of balance. The key word is sudden.
Rationale 4: Gradual onset of symptoms is not indicative of a stroke.
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