The patlent is an active 47 year old father of 3 and he has suffered an ischemic stroke that has resulted in Rsided hemiplegia, some difficulty with swallowing, and some expressive aphasia. He teaches math at the high school and coaches little league. What is an ischemic stroke? What are the presenting symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What assessment of the home and the patient's support system should be completed? What accommodations may help this patient adjust to the diagnosis and remain safe? What kinds of reactions to this diagnosis should the nurse anticipate? How should the nurse address these concerns?

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The patlent is an active 47 year old father of 3 and he has suffered an ischemic stroke that has
resulted in R sided hemiplegia, some difficulty with swallowing, and some expressive aphasia.
He teaches math at the high school and coaches little league.
What is an ischemic stroke?
What are the presenting symptoms?
How is it diagnosed?
What assessment of the home and the patient's support system should be completed?
What accommodations may help this patient adjust to the diagnosis and remain safe?
What kinds of reactions to this diagnosis should the nurse anticipate? How should the nurse
address these concerns?
MAR Ds
Engish u
MacBoc
F2
F3
000
F4
Transcribed Image Text:The patlent is an active 47 year old father of 3 and he has suffered an ischemic stroke that has resulted in R sided hemiplegia, some difficulty with swallowing, and some expressive aphasia. He teaches math at the high school and coaches little league. What is an ischemic stroke? What are the presenting symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What assessment of the home and the patient's support system should be completed? What accommodations may help this patient adjust to the diagnosis and remain safe? What kinds of reactions to this diagnosis should the nurse anticipate? How should the nurse address these concerns? MAR Ds Engish u MacBoc F2 F3 000 F4
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