ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 10 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who reports a sudden, severe headache, and facial numbness. The nurse asks the client to smile and observes an uneven smile with facial droop to the right side and a hand grasp strength that is weaker on the right than the left. The client denies a recent history of headaches or trauma. Which intervention should the nurse should perform in the immediate management of the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms like facial droop and weakness suggest a stroke. Notifying the stroke team ensures rapid assessment and intervention to minimize brain damage.
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