Question

A client has presented to the emergency department with a new onset of unilateral weakness and visual disturbances. The care team suspects that the client has had a cerebrovascular accident and the administration of alteplase is being considered. What is the priority care prior to administering alteplase?

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is Ruling out a hemorrhagic stroke

Step-by-step explanation:

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is a medical term used for stroke, it occurs when there is blockage or no flow of blood flow to a part of the brain. Some symptoms include

• dizziness
• loss of balance
• numbness or paralysis in the face, arm, legs or one side of the body
• blurred vision

This client is a victim of an accident and is already experiencing symptoms of a stroke. The priority of the medical personnel is to rule out hemorrhagic stroke.

Alteplase is used for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke