A client is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which assessment by the nurse provides the most significant finding in differentiating between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?

A client is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which assessment by the nurse provides the most significant finding in differentiating between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?

A client is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which assessment by the nurse provides the most significant finding in differentiating between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?



a) Oropharyngeal suctioning as needed.


b) Kepprais ordered for treatment of focal seizures.


c) A unit of fresh frozen plasma is infusing.


d) Neurological checks are ordered every 2 hours.



Answer: A unit of fresh frozen plasma is infusing.