A patient, admitted with syncope, is diagnosed with an 80% stenosis of the left carotid artery. In addition to assessing the patient's speech, the nurse should focus the assessment on the presence or development of which other findings?
1. Vertigo and cranial nerve palsies
2. Monocular blindness and left-sided sensory loss
3. Double vision and ataxia
4. Right-sided hemineglect, sensory and motor loss
Answer: 4
You might also like to view...
Identify the Healthy People 2020 emerging issues in the health of older adults. (Select all that apply.)
a. Coordinating care for the older adult pop-ulation b. Assisting older adults in the management of their own care c. Identifying levels of training for those caring for older adults d. Making community resources available for older adults e. Increase in health disparities for rural older adults
The nurse is working with a diabetic patient, and is attempting to teach psychomotor skills. This is occurring when the nurse has the patient:
a. verbally describe his feelings about diabetes. b. answer three of five true-or-false questions about diabetes. c. identify 3 positive lifestyle changes to manage blood sugar. d. draw up and self-inject insulin correctly.
In a research report, limitations of the study are normally discussed in the:
A) Introduction B) Method section C) Results section D) Discussion section
The nurse carries out a medication order that was incorrectly written by the healthcare provider and subsequently filled by the pharmacist. Who is liable for the action?
A) Healthcare agency B) Healthcare provider C) Nurse D) Pharmacist