Alfred Jamison, age 74, is admitted to the Neurology medical unit for a possible stroke. His...
Alfred Jamison, age 74, is admitted to the Neurology medical unit for a possible stroke. His daughter says he has been living independently and has no problems with memory or taking care of himself. She also says he has a "heart problem" and takes a blood thinner. He is very confused, has right-sided weakness, and fluent speech.
1. What are the risk factors for a stroke?
2. What questions do you have for Alfred's daughter?
3. What are possible explanations for the change in mental status?
Homework Answers
1. Risk factors for stroke are :-
- age
- use of blood thinner
- heart problem
2. The questions to be asked to Alfred's daughter are :-
- did her father had such episodes in the past
- was he taking the correct damage of blood thinner
- did he fall down during the attack
- why is he staying alone in the city ,is there no one to take care of him
3. Explanation for the change in mental status is that due to stroke the normal functioning and transmission of nerve impulses are hampered due to which the patient is confused , having weakness etc .
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