Assignment task:
Client presents to the emergency department via ambulance with a new onset of slurred speech, left lacel droop, and left-sided severity weakness. The last known well time was 0845 this morning Initial National institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NISS) score: 28. Client transported to CT scan. Client returned from CT scan. 10 mg of labetalol was administered for hypertension as prescribed. CT scan results show no hemorrhage. Ischemic stroke was diagnosed by the stroke neurologist. Tissue plasminogen activator (UPA) protocol ordered. 55 Review the electronic medical record. Which action should the nurse take at 0946? Need Assignment Help service?
Answers: A- D A Complete the NIH Stroke Scale B Administer labetalol IV push C Perform venipuncture for laboratory values D Administer the IPA per protocol