An ER nurse is completing an assessment on a patient that is alert but struggles to answer questions. When she attempts to talk, she slurs her speech and appears very frightened. What additional clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to find if nacy's sysmptoms have been caused by a brain attack (stroke)?
A. A carotid bruit
B. A hypotensive blood pressure
C. hyperreflexic deep tendon relexes.
D. Decreased bowel sounds
Answer: A. A carotid bruit
You might also like to view...
The nurse is helping a client review a prescription from the health care provider. When examining the prescription, which of the following would the nurse expect to find documented? Select all that apply
A) Name of the drug B) Dosage of the drug C) Route of drug administration D) Times of drug administration E) Licensed prescriber's signature
A client is suspected of having cirrhosis of the liver. What diagnostic procedure will the nurse prepare the client for in order to obtain a confirmed diagnosis?
A) A liver biopsy B) A CT scan C) A prothrombin time D) Platelet count
The pediatric nurse can help a child and family understand that palliative care is a shift from _________ to healing
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Anorectic agents are drugs that reduce the appetite
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.