When the spouse of a client who has had a CVA as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage asks the nurse about the client's chances for recovery, the nurse should base a reply on knowledge that with this type of CVA
a. improvement generally occurs over several days.
b. rapid improvement often occurs.
c. recovery is slow and less complete.
d. there is no way to know for sure.
C
Hemorrhagic strokes usually produce extensive residual function loss and have the slowest recovery of all types of stroke.
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ANS:
Minimal daily intake of carbohydrates in adults should be
a. 10% to 20% of the daily caloric intake. b. 20% to 30% of the daily caloric intake. c. 50% to 60% of the daily caloric intake. d. 6%0 to 70% of the daily caloric intake.
The nurse reports that a client is at risk for a brain attack (stroke) based on which assessment finding?
A. Nuchal rigidity B. Palpable cervical lymph nodes. C. Jugular vein distention D. Carotid bruit
A client comes into the emergency department with a soft tissue ankle sprain. In which order should the nurse instruct the client to treat this injury at home?
1. Apply ice 2. Rest the ankle 3. Elevate the foot 4. Apply an ace bandage