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What are the 5 warning signs of a stroke?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Blood glucose

Blood glucose is the only assessment that must precede the initiation of IV tPA.

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What should the nurse do to help the client avoid pressure ulcers a male client who has suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is too weak to move on his own?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Turn him frequently.-the most important intervention to prevent pressure ulcers is frequent position changes, which relieve pressure on the skin and underlying tissues. if pressure isnt relieved,...Read More

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What is the correct dosing for tPA (Alteplase) in acute ischemic stroke?

NeilTurco
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Infuse 0.9 mg/kg (max dose 90 mg) over 60 minutes
Administer 10% of the dose as a bolus over 1 minute

The dosing for Alteplase is 0.9 mg/kg (max dose 90 mg) over 60 minutes, with 10%...Read More

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