An older patient is demonstrating signs of a brain attack. What will the nurse do to assess the degree of cerebral infarct?
1. Obtain a current cardiac rhythm strip.
2. Assess the patient using a stroke scale.
3. Prepare for an emergency electroencephalogram.
4. Obtain orders for immediate blood electrolyte analysis.
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Rationale: Although an older patient with a cardiac arrhythmia is at increased risk for thromboembolism, obtaining a current cardiac rhythm strip will not assess the degree of cerebral infarct.
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