COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
2026/2027
When to report abnormal findings Any change from baseline, critical labs, new
neurological changes, abnormal vital
signs, or medication reactions must be
reported immediately to the RN or provider.
Who abnormal findings are reported to UAP reports to RN/LPN, LPN reports to
RN, RN reports to provider.
Stroke risk factors Atrial fibrillation, hypertension, diabetes,
previous stroke or TIA, atherosclerosis,
smoking, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle.
Herbal supplements patient education Patients must report all herbal supplements
because they can interact with
medications, increase bleeding risk, or alter
drug effectiveness.
UAP blood glucose check teaching Verify correct patient, confirm order, use
infection control, and report abnormal
, results immediately.
Electric razor indications Patients with thrombocytopenia, on
anticoagulants such as warfarin, on
antiplatelet therapy, or at high
bleeding risk.
Stroke FAST assessment Balance issues, eye vision changes, facial
droop, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and
time to call for help.
Immediate nursing actions for strokeCall 911 or rapid response, note time
symptoms began, maintain airway and
breathing, monitor vital signs.
tPA time significance tPA must be administered within 3 hours of
ischemic stroke symptom onset to prevent
permanent brain damage.
Respiratory alkalosis ABG findings Increased pH greater than 7.45 and decreased
PaCO2 less than 35 mmHg.
Bleeding precautions with tPA Avoid IM injections and invasive
procedures, monitor for bleeding, perform
frequent neurological checks.
Hydrochlorothiazide effectiveness Blood pressure decreases toward normal