Client transported by emergency medical services who were called at 0625 hours for a new onset of numbness and tingling of the right arm and leg. Client fell while walking to the bathroom at home and spouse noticed the client’s speech was garbled. Past medical history per spouse: hypertension x 5 years; type 2 diabetes x 10 years. Lifestyle: stopped smoking 5 years ago; ingests “several” beers “most nights” of the week. Physical assessment: lethargic, easily aroused; unable to assess orientation because of garbled speech; follows verbal directions; right-sided facial droop noted; absent right hand grasp, right leg and foot rotated outward, right leg reflexes absent; left-sided hand grasp present; left leg full function; pulses present on both feet. Vital signs: temperature, 98.0°F (36.6°C); pulse, 78 beats/min and irregular; respirations, 18 breaths/min; blood pressure, 148/90 mm Hg; pulse oximeter, 96% on room air. 1000 Client received alteplase infusion for left frontal lobe cerebral artery; client asleep but arousable to verbal stimuli; right hand grasp less than left; right leg movement less than left; blood pressure, 132/88 mm Hg; infusion site dry and intact. The nurse is caring for the client recovering from antithrombotic therapy for a stroke and is reviewing the new orders from 0845 and the new Nurse’s Notes from 1000. Select the three (3) body areas that would be the focus of care for this client. blood glucose level swallowing ability mobility neurologic status vital signs urine output infection precautions
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