A Patient with a Brainstem Infarction Is Admitted to the Nursing

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with a brainstem infarction is admitted to the nursing unit. The priority nursing assessment for the patient is

• A) reflex reaction time.
• B) pupil reaction to light.
• C) level of consciousness.
• D) respiratory rate and rhythm.

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Priority Nursing Intervention

The most important and immediate actions a nurse must take to address a patient's critical condition or to prevent further complications.