Several Patients Have Been Hospitalized for Diagnosis of Neurologic Problems

question 13

Multiple Choice

Several patients have been hospitalized for diagnosis of neurologic problems. Which patient will the nurse assess first?

• A)A patient with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) returning from carotid duplex studies
• B)A patient with a brain tumor who has just arrived on the unit after a cerebral angiogram
• C)A patient with a seizure disorder who has just completed an electroencephalogram (EEG)
• D)A patient prepared for a lumbar puncture whose health care provider is waiting for assistance

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Ordinal Variables

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