A patient admitted with a stroke is coming to your unit from the emergency department. The nurse assigned to care for the new patient knows that what assessment finding is indicative of a stroke?
A) Facial droop
B) Increase in heart rate
C) Facial edema
D) Electrolyte imbalance
Ans: A
Feedback: Facial drooping or asymmetry is a classical abnormal finding on a physical assessment that may be associated with a stroke. Facial edema may be related to medication use. Noncompliance with treatment regimen is not a classic sign of stroke.
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