On Initial Assessment of a Patient Hospitalized Following a Stroke,the

question 16

Multiple Choice

On initial assessment of a patient hospitalized following a stroke,the nurse finds the patient's blood pressure to be 180/90 mm Hg.What should the nurse anticipate?

• A) IV fluids will be withheld until the blood pressure is within the normal range.
• B) Unless the blood pressure is lowered,the patient is at risk for another stroke.
• C) IV fluids will be administered to promote hydration to maintain cerebral perfusion.
• D) IV antihypertensive agents will be administered to maintain a mean arterial pressure of 140 mm Hg.

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