Practice and learn: Ischemic stroke
Post ischemic stroke activity
-report any chest pain or SOB during activity immediately -perform ROM of your extremities 4 x daily -keep a schedule to remind you to perform the prescribed exercises
What would be the expected findings of a person with left brain stroke?
-right sided paralysis -cautious behavior
An example of a low cholesterol, low fat diet would be
-roast turkey, plain baked potato, wheat roll, fruit cup, and tea
What modifiable risks could prevent ischemic strokes?
-smoking -obesity -hypertension
Constipation prevention would include:
-provide privacy -high fiber diet -regular toileting time -Administer stool softener -increase physical activity
TPA helps neurologic function improve by
dissolving the clot