Adult health / medical-surgical nursing · practice question
A 73-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for acute stroke symptoms. Assessment data include the client reports worst headache of life with neck stiffness. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.
Why
Risk reduction focuses on early identification, prevention, teaching, and reassessment rather than unnecessary restriction or delay.
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