medsurg final prep u chapter 67

The client with a cerebral aneurysm asks the nurse, "What's the big fuss over a headache?" Which is the best response from the nurse regarding to a cerebral aneurysm?

"Your physician wants to evaluate the location and condition of the aneurysm."

A nurse practitioner is presenting health information about strokes at a clinic. She mentions that there are five categories of strokes based on their origin. Which of the following is the category that has the highest incidence of strokes (30%)?

Cryptogenic

Which of the following antiseizure medication has been found to be effective for post-stroke pain?

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

After having a stroke, a patient has cognitive deficits. What are the cognitive deficits the nurse recognizes the patient has as a result of the stroke? Select all that apply.

Short- and long-term memory loss Poor abstract reasoning Decreased attention span

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic migraines who is prescribed medication. What drug-related instructions should the nurse give the client?

Take medication as soon as symptoms of the migraine begin.