Musculo/Neuro

The nurse assesses for which predisposing factor for embolic stroke in the history of the client admitted to the hospital after having a brain attack?a.Seizuresb.Psychotropic drug usec.Atrial fibrillationd.Cerebral aneurysm

A client with aphasia presents to the emergency room with a suspected brain attack. Which assessment data would lead the nurse to suspect that this client has had a thrombotic stroke?a.Two episodes of speech difficulties in the last month
b.A sudden loss of motor coordination
c.Recent seizure activity
d.Nuchal rigidity

Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask the family of an older adult presenting to the emergency department in a coma to help determine whether the coma is related to a brain attack?a.How many hours does the client usually spend sleeping at night and in the daytime?b.Did the client ever describe weakness in the lower extremities in the past few days?c.Is there any history of seizures among the client’s siblings or parents?d.Does the client have a history of drug or alcohol use or abuse?