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Nclexrn Flashcards: Acute Stroke Priority Actions And Care

Study Acute Stroke Priority Actions And Care in Nclexrn with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the priority nursing action before giving anything by mouth to an acute stroke patient?

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ANSWER

Perform a swallow screen (dysphagia screening). Detects dysphagia early to prevent aspiration pneumonia from oral intake in at-risk patients.

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A 64-year-old client with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and smoking history arrives to the emergency department 90 minutes after sudden onset of right leg weakness and difficulty speaking. Assessment: BP 178/94 mmHg, HR 96/min, RR 18/min, SpO2 95% on room air; blood glucose 42 mg/dL (normal 70–110). Which intervention should the nurse implement FIRST?
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