A 46-year-old woman presents in the emergency department wit…
A 46-year-old woman presents in the emergency department with a sudden onset of lightheadedness and generalized weakness of the left lower and upper extremities. Nurses’ Notes 1100: A 46-year-old female of Latin descent presents to the emergency department with lightheadedness, generalized weakness of the left lower and upper extremities, and a sudden headache after completing a 2.5-mile sprint. Reports some nausea but no vomiting. Thinking she was dehydrated from her exercise, she drank about a liter of water and self-administered 500 mg of acetaminophen for pain with no improvement. She reports the symptoms began at approximately 0900. No significant previous medical or surgical history. Takes an oral combined hormonal contraceptive. Occasionally drinks 3-4 glasses of wine a week and vapes with e-cigarettes daily. Continuous cardiac monitoring initiated, per protocol. Heart rate is 99 bpm, blood pressure is 160/100. She is awake and alert and can make her needs known. Voiding clear-yellow urine; abdomen is soft with bowels sounds in all quadrants. Reports increasing numbness to the left side and upper and lower extremities. Diagnostic Report Head CT shows ischemic stroke The client is diagnosed with an ischemic stroke. Which of the following is top priority for this client?