During initial acute phase of stroke

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James, a 64-year-old African American male, woke up at 5 am in the morning and fell as he tried to get out of bed. Sharice, his wife, tried to help him up but could not. Sharice noted James to have lack of movement on his right side and had incomprehensible speech when she asked him what was wrong. Sharice promptly dialed 911 and James was transported via an ambulance to the local rural hospital.

1. During the initial acute phase of a stroke, what are at least four different diagnostic tests that the ER should perform? How would you explain each test and the purpose for each test for James?

2. James is admitted to the stroke unit at the local hospital. What are at least 3 key nursing assessments and interventions the admitting nurse will complete within the first 24 hours of admission to the stroke unit?

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