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geodog55

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An older adult female patient had a stroke. What symptoms are not usually expressed by patients who have had a vertebrobasilar stroke?
 
  A. Vertigo
  B. Ataxia
  C. Dysarthria
  D. Monocular blindness

Question 2

An older male patient is experiencing acute onset of right-sided weakness, slurred speech, and confusion. What should the nurse practitioner do promptly?
 
  A. Administer an aspirin by mouth
  B. Evaluate for stroke and arrange transport to the hospital right away
  C. Do a thorough medication review and stat blood sugar
  D. Order an EKG and administer O2 by cannula immediately



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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