The nurse is caring for a patient with new onset of slurred speech, facial droop, and left sided weakness 8 hrs ago. Diagnostic computed tomography scan rules out the presence of bleed. What actions are most important to include in the patients plan of care?

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The nurse is caring for a patient with new onset of slurred speech, facial droop, and left sided weakness 8 hrs ago. Diagnostic computed tomography scan rules out the presence of bleed. What actions are most important to include in the patients plan of care?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which insulin does the nurse administer intravenously to a patient with a blood glucose of 240 mg/dL?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse assessing the patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) understands which factors are associated with increased ICP? ( SELECT ONE THAT APPLY)

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which therapy or treatment often falls between ordinary and extraordinary care?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse prepares to measure pulmonary artery pressures in Mr. Smith. Based on Mr. Smith’s diagnosis of cardiogenic shock, which values should the nurse anticipate?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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