A Patient Experienced Onset of Weakness, Left-Sided Facial Drooping, and Difficulty

question 23

Short Answer

A patient experienced onset of weakness, left-sided facial drooping, and difficulty talking 2 hours before presenting in the emergency department. The patient has been in the ED for 30 minutes, and the nurse is aware that t-PA treatment for stroke must be administered within the next _______ hours to be effective.

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Definitions:

Contingent Liabilities

Potential liabilities that may occur depending on the outcome of a future event.

Remote Possibility

A very low probability event; in Accounting, refers to uncertain events that are considered unlikely to happen and may not be recorded.

Current Liabilities

Obligations or debts a company must pay within a year, including accounts payable, short-term loans, and accrued expenses.

Liquidity Problem

A financial situation where an entity cannot readily convert assets into cash without a loss in value, leading to difficulties in meeting short-term obligations.