What initial nursing assessments should be performed

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Question - Mrs. Smith is a 78-year-old female who arrives to the emergency department from a nursinghome. The nursing home nurse report she has increased confusion, altered mental status, andweakness that was noticed this morning. The emergency department nurse inserts 2 large boreIV's and draws blood for a complete blood count and chemistry orders by the provider, who isconcerned she may be having a stroke.

1. What initial nursing assessments should be performed?

2. What diagnostic testing do you anticipate for Mrs. Smith?

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