Left-sided facial droop order-frequency prioritization

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Items stroke alert with slurred speech and left-sided facial droop Order/ Frequency Prioritization (Prioritize the healthcare provider prescriptions (orders) based on your assessment cues) Reason (Explain specifically why ordered for this patient, potential complications, anticipated interventions and teaching required) Diet NPO Qday initially, until further evaluation. With the presence of neurological deficits, including slurred speech and facial droop, the patient may have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) and is at risk of aspiration. Keeping the patient NPO until a swallowing assessment by speech therapy or a dysphagia evaluation is conducted can prevent aspiration pneumonia and ensure safe oral intake. I/O VS Immediate/continuous monitoring Activity Accu-check achs Immediately, if applicable. Checking blood glucose levels is important to rule out hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, which can mimic stroke symptoms or exacerbate neurological deficits. Maintaining euglycemia is crucial for optimizing cerebral perfusion and minimizing secondary brain injury. Foley n/a NG tube n/a PEG tube PEJ tube Chest tube Trach Suctioning Drains Ostomy Dressing change and/or wound care Treatments Restraints n/a Safety devices Special equipment Other.

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