A Patient Is Admitted with Symptoms of an Ischemic Stroke

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with symptoms of an ischemic stroke. After further evaluation, it is determined that the patient is not a candidate for thrombolytic therapy. Which intervention would be appropriate to reduce the patient's blood pressure? Select all that apply.

• A) Assess for pain when measuring blood pressure.
• B) Assess for bladder distention.
• C) Assess neurologic function with every blood pressure assessment.
• D) Administer medication to reduce blood pressure by 15% over 24 hours.
• E) Provide antihypertensive medication to reduce pressure to normal levels.

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