When Admitting a Patient with a Stroke Who Is Unconscious

question 5

Multiple Choice

When admitting a patient with a stroke who is unconscious and unresponsive to stimuli, the nurse learns from the patient's family that the patient has a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) . The nurse will plan to do frequent assessments of the patient's

• A) apical pulse.
• B) bowel sounds.
• C) breath sounds.
• D) abdominal girth.

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Definitions:

Axial Skeleton

The central part of the skeleton, comprising the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum.

Axial Skeleton

The central part of the skeleton, including the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum, that supports and protects the organs of the head, neck, and trunk.

Thoracic Cage

Also known as the rib cage, it encloses and protects the organs of the thorax, including the heart and lungs, while providing support for the shoulder girdle.

Vertebral Column

The backbone or spine, consisting of a series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and provide structural support.