1. What are the signs/symptoms of a left hemispheric stroke? 2….

Question Answered step-by-step 1. What are the signs/symptoms of a left hemispheric stroke? 2…. 1. What are the signs/symptoms of a left hemispheric stroke?2. What are the signs/symptoms of a right hemispheric stroke? A 65-year old patient presents to the ER with facial droop, slurred speech, and right sided weakness. His previous medical history (PMHx): includes hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM).  Medications include metformin, lisinopril, and metoprolol. He states he was mowing the lawn and just felt weak. His wife brought him straight to the ER. They live 7 minutes away. The nurse performs a neurologic assessment and agrees with the findings of facial droop, slurred speech, and right sided weakness. The current vital signs are HR 104, BP 150/72, RR 22, SpO2 94% room air. The patient is sent to CT.3. Why is a head CT needed for stroke patient? The patient is diagnosed with an ischemic stroke.4. What are modifiable risk factors for ischemic stroke? 5. What medication should be considered if the onset of ischemic stroke is less than 4.5 hours? 6. Are the indications to receive the medication identified in question 5? 7. Calculate the dosage of the medication identified in question 5. Order: 0.9 mg/kg with maximum dose of 90 mg.  Administration: Ten percent (10%) of the dose is to be given as an IV bolus over 1 minute. The remaining is given IV over 1 hour via IV pump.Pt weighs 200 pounds. Calculate how much to give as a bolus in mg. Calculate how much to give over 1 hour via IV pump in mg. 8. What surgical procedures could be offered for ischemic stroke? Health Science Science Nursing NUR NUR4641 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)