Abel – Case Study 2 of 6 Analyze Cues Complete the following statements by selecting from the dropdown options: The client’s presentation is most consistent with
, as evidenced by , and . The nurse’s priority is to .Rationale
Dropdown 1 → ✅ b — unilateral deficits + dysarthria + confusion within 2-hr window confirm acute stroke; glucose 112 rules out hypoglycemia; no active seizure rules out Todd’s paralysis; HTN alone cannot explain neuro deficits Dropdown 2 → ✅ b — most specific and time-sensitive diagnostic indicators driving stroke diagnosis Dropdown 3 → ✅ c — confirms extensive unilateral motor involvement and primary vascular risk factor Dropdown 4 → ✅ b — CT must confirm stroke type before tPA or aggressive BP management
Dropdown 1 → ✅ b — unilateral deficits + dysarthria + confusion within 2-hr window confirm acute stroke; glucose 112 rules out hypoglycemia; no active seizure rules out Todd’s paralysis; HTN alone cannot explain neuro deficits Dropdown 2 → ✅ b — most specific and time-sensitive diagnostic indicators driving stroke diagnosis Dropdown 3 → ✅ c — confirms extensive unilateral motor involvement and primary vascular risk factor Dropdown 4 → ✅ b — CT must confirm stroke type before tPA or aggressive BP management
