A Nurse Is Caring for Four Clients in the Neurologic/neurosurgical

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for four clients in the neurologic/neurosurgical intensive care unit.Which client should the nurse assess first?

• A) Client who has been diagnosed with meningitis with a fever of 101° F (38.3° C)
• B) Client who had a transient ischemic attack and is waiting for teaching on clopidogrel (Plavix)
• C) Client receiving tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) who has a change in respiratory pattern and rate
• D) Client who is waiting for subarachnoid bolt insertion with the consent form already signed

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