Case Scenario N., a 79-year-old woman, arrives at the emergency department with expressive aphasia, left facial droop, left-sided hemiparesis, and...

Question Case ScenarioN.T., a 79-year-old woman, arrives at the emergency department with expressive aphasia, left facial droop, left-sided hemiparesis, and mild dysphagia. Her husband states that when she awoke that morning at 0700, she stayed in bed, saying she had a mild headache over the right temple and was feeling weak. He went and got coffee, then thinking it was unusual for her to stay in bed, went back to check on her. He found she was having trouble saying words and had a left-sided facial droop. When he helped her up from the bedside, he noticed weakness in her left hand and leg and brought her to the emergency department. Her medical history includes atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. A recent cardiac stress test was normal, and her blood pressure is under good control. N.T. is currently taking amiodarone, amlodipine, aspirin, simvastatin, and lisinopril. The provider suspects N.T. is having a CVA.Identify 4 diagnostic tests that may be prescribed for a client suspected with CVA. Which factor in N.T.’s history is the most likely contributor to her having a CVA and why?What are the common manifestations of a CVA? Identify at least 7 manifestations. Health Science Science Nursing NURSING MEDSURG Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)