Reference no: EM133560564

Question

1. Reflecting on the scenario, did you feel adequately prepared for this patient scenario if you were the primary nurse?

2. After completing the virtual simulation experience, how do plan on building on your strengths and addressing any perceived gaps?

3. What would be the most effective way to communicate with this patient if she was said to have Broca's Aphasia?

4. If this patient experiences urinary incontinence, what strategies should the nurse initiate to manage this?

5. If this patient demonstrated expressive aphasia, right hemiparesis, and dysarthria what steps does the nurse need to take prior to administering ASA 325 mg PO?

6. How would the nurse intervene if the patient experienced a hemorrhagic stroke with increased ICP?

7. How would the nurse know that the patient is having increased ICP?

8. If this patient demonstrated significant cognitive deficits, what assessments would need to be completed in order for the patient to achieve a greater level of independence?

9. Discuss indications and contraindications for administration of a thrombolytic for an ischemic stroke in this patient.

10. When discussing the patient's discharge to home, identify safety precautions that will support her at home.

11. Thinking back to the interprofessional team involved in this patient's care, who would be involved and what is their role within the team?

12. How would the teaching be individualized for this patient when planning the discharge teaching?

13. In keeping with the patient safety agenda, discuss how the bedside transfer of accountability or handover would be beneficial?