Assignment task: Mr. Frederick, a 54 year old known Hypertensive patient was rushed to the hospital after his wife found him lying on the bathroom floor. On admission to the Medical Unit he was semiconscious with paralysis of the left extremities. Mrs. Frederick was informed by the doctor that her husband had a Cerebro Vascular Accident with aphasia.
Mr. Frederick requires careful observation in the initial stages of admission. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be present during the first 24 hours? Want Professional Help?
- Lowered blood pressure reading
- Elevated blood pressure reading
- Puffing of left cheek on expiration
- Decreased response to verbal commands