CARDIOLOGY
VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT
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Question
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After completing a thorough neurological and physical assessment of a patient who is admitted for a suspected stroke, the medical-surgical nurse anticipates the next step in the immediate care of this patient to include:
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Administering tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)
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Obtaining a computed tomography scan of the head without contrast
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obtaining a neurosurgical consultation
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preparing for carotid doppler ultrasonography
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -After completing a thorough neurological and physical assessment of a patient who is admitted for a suspected stroke, the medical-surgical nurse anticipates the next step in the immediate care of this patient to include: administering tissue plasminogen activator.
Detailed explanation-2: -Quality improvement is focused on making processes better. The first step is finding your practice’s key problems. You then need to identify and prioritize potential change projects.
Detailed explanation-3: -While examining a patient’s body using palpation, the nurse should palpate tender areas at the end of the examination. The nurse should ask the patient to take slow, deep breath; this will help promote relaxation.
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