The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Had a Stroke.Which

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke.Which nursing intervention does the nurse implement during the first 72 hours to prevent complications?

• A) Administer prescribed analgesics to promote pain relief.
• B) Cluster nursing procedures together to avoid fatiguing the client.
• C) Monitor neurologic and vital signs closely to identify early changes in status.
• D) Position with the head of the bed flat to enhance cerebral perfusion.

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