A patient arrives at the emergency department with a sudden onset of left-sided weakness, facial drooping, and slurred speech that began 45 minutes ago. The nurse calls a stroke alert and obtains the following vital signs: Vital Signs Heart Rate 85 bpm Blood Pressure 230/125 mmHg Respiratory Rate 25 breaths/min SpO2 98% Temperature 99.8F Which of the following orders would the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) whose Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score has decreased from 11 to 6. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is caring for a patient in the compensatory stage of shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A patient is admitted with a hemorrhagic stroke and is now exhibiting signs of worsening neurological status related to increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following is a late manifestation of increased ICP?

 Which clinical manifestation is most indicative of neurogenic shock?

A nurse is caring for a patient with septic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). The patient’s family asks, “Why are they bleeding from their IVs? I thought they were here for an infection.” Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is educating the family of a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following statements by the patient’s family requires follow-up?

The Cash Short and Over account can carry a debit or a credit balance.

If someone has an abrupt change in lifestyle (they were driving a Pinto, and recently purchased a BMW), it may be a warning sign of an internal control problem (they may be stealing money).

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