When checking the orders for a patient with hemorrhagic stroke, which order would be a cause for concern for the nurse?
A) Monitoring blood pressure
B) Monitoring blood glucose levels
C) Administering an osmotic diuretic
D) Administering aspirin
D) Administering aspirin
Explanation: A) The priority of care for a hemorrhagic stroke depends on adequate ventilation and management of blood pressure. Osmotic diuretics may be used to decrease intracranial pressure. Glucose levels should be monitored, and normoglycemia should be maintained.
B) The priority of care for a hemorrhagic stroke depends on adequate ventilation and management of blood pressure. Osmotic diuretics may be used to decrease intracranial pressure. Glucose levels should be monitored, and normoglycemia should be maintained.
C) The priority of care for a hemorrhagic stroke depends on adequate ventilation and management of blood pressure. Osmotic diuretics may be used to decrease intracranial pressure. Glucose levels should be monitored, and normoglycemia should be maintained.
D) Aspirin 325 mg orally given within 24-48 hours of ischemic stroke onset provides a modest benefit in ischemic stroke outcomes. It is not given for a hemorrhagic stroke, as it increases the risk of bleeding.
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