Question

21. Several patients have been hospitalized for diagnosis of neurologic problems. Which patient with the nurse assess first? a. A patient with a transient ischemic attack returning from carotid duplex studies b. A patient with a brain tumor who just arrived on the unit after a cerebral angiogram c. A patient with a seizure disorder who just completed an electroencephalogram (EEG) d. A patient prepared for a lumbar puncture whose health care provider is waiting for assistance

Answer 1

Option B is correct because the patient with a brain tumor who has just arrived on the unit after a cerebral angiogram needs to be assessed first by the nurse, as it’s a very serious neurological problem. Further there is requirement of insertion of catheter in the femoral artery. First it is advised to check the pulse rate and blood pressure, along with lumbar puncture and possible hemorrhage monitoring

Hence there is need to assess this first by the nurses.