A patient presents to the emergency department with sudden-o…

A patient presents to the emergency department with sudden-onset weakness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, and drooping of one side of the face. The nurse quickly assesses the patient’s vital signs, noting elevated blood pressure. The patient’s medical history includes obesity, hypertension, elevated triglycerides and cholesterol, and type II diabetes mellitus. Based on the patient’s history and pathophysiology, which type of stroke is the patient most likely experiencing?

J.D., a 68-year-old pilot, recently remarried, has been taki…

J.D., a 68-year-old pilot, recently remarried, has been taking sildenafil (Viagra) to treat his erectile dysfunction. He states that he’s been having some headaches, heartburn, and visual changes, but he doesn’t want to stop taking the drug. What patient teaching would be important to share with J.D.?