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Mr. Wonderful

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Question 1

A patient is brought to the emergency department demonstrating signs of a stroke. What should the nurse assess when using the National Institutes of Health stroke scale? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
◦ Arm function
◦ Facial muscles
◦ Level of consciousness
◦ Walking gait
◦ Gaze

Question 2

A patient experiencing an ischemic stroke is being considered for thrombolytic therapy. Which finding needs to be addressed before preparing the patient for this treatment?
◦ Respiratory rate 20
◦ Blood pressure 198/120 mm Hg
◦ Temperature 99°F
◦ Pulse 108 bpm
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