Test Prep Blog for the CCRN

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Many clients who experience a stroke will be cared for in the intensive care unit. Early identification of the stroke allows for critical intervention and treatment measures. Early stroke management helps to reduce client mortality. Symptoms of Stroke Critical care nurses will care for clients who have suffered a stroke and those who are at risk for stroke. Nurses should regularly assess for stroke symptoms. Primary symptoms of stroke include: Sudden, often unilateral, weakness of the face, arm, or leg Sudden confusi...