Physiological AdaptationPregunta 100 de 120
A client presents with slurred speech, facial droop, and right-sided weakness. What is the nurse's priority action?
a.Administer aspirin immediately
b.Encourage the client to rest and reassess in an hour
c.Give the client oral fluids
d.Activate the stroke protocol and note the time of symptom onset
Explicación
These signs suggest an acute stroke. Rapid activation of the stroke protocol and documenting the symptom onset time are critical because treatment such as thrombolytics is time-dependent.
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