Author Question: When caring for a patient who has had a hemorrhagic stroke, close monitoring of vital signs and ... (Read 96 times)

ishan · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When caring for a patient who has had a hemorrhagic stroke, close monitoring of vital signs and neurological status is imperative. What is the earliest sign of deterioration in a patient with a hemorrhagic stroke?

A) Headache
B) Alteration in level of consciousness (LOC)
C) Tonic-clonic seizures
D) Shortness of breath

Question 2

A 44-year-old woman was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 4 months ago and has presented for a follow-up appointment. Together with the patient, the nurse is reviewing her diet, meal planning, and nutrition.

It is becoming apparent that the patient's eating habits are not conducive to preventing fluctuations in blood glucose levels. The patient acknowledges this fact, stating, I went over all of this with the dietitian, and I know that it's important, but no one seems to realize how hard it is to put it all into practice. The nurse should identify what nursing diagnosis in the planning of this patient's subsequent care?
A) Ineffective denial related to dietary modifications for diabetes management
B) Anxiety related to the management of an appropriate diet
C) Altered nutrition, more than body requirements related to ineffective dietary management
D) Hopelessness related to inability to implement an appropriate diet