Just complete the template.

3/25 1700

Nursing Note: Client arrived via EMS to unit. EMT stated client was limp, lethargic, and confused since they picked her up. Assessment completed. Client oriented x 1-self only. Slow to respond to questions, speech garbled, right-sided weakness present.

3/25 1845

Nursing Note: Received notification from MRI tech reporting indication of left-brain ischemic stroke. MD notified. Code stroke started.

VITAL SIGN TREND

Date

Temp

HR

RR

BP

SpO2

O2

3/25 1700

 97.3 oF 
(36.3 oC)

115

12 

150/70 

94% 

RA 

NIH STROKE SCALE

Date 

03/25 1715

1a. Level of Consciousness

 1b. LOC Questions

 1c. LOC Commands

 2. Best Gaze

 3. Visual

UN

 4. Facial Palsy

 5. Motor Arm

UN

 6. Motor Leg

UN

 7. Limb Ataxia

 8. Sensory

 9. Best Language

 10. Dysarthria

 11. Extinction and Inattention

BLOOD GLUCOSE LOG

Date

Result

Notes

3/25 1705

96 mg/dL

Capillary blood glucose

PROVIDER PRESCRIPTIONS & NOTES

3/25 1720

Prescriptions:

  • MRI

  • Start IV

  • 0.9% Normal Saline at 75 mL/hour

  • Neuro check q4h, notify MD of any changes

  • Acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth PRN for headache 

  • IV tPA

  • Strict I&O

  • Aspirin 81mg 

  • Regular diet


3/25 1700

Nursing Note: Client arrived via EMS to unit. EMT stated client was limp, lethargic, and confused since they picked her up. Assessment completed. Client oriented x 1-self only. Slow to respond to questions, speech garbled, right-sided weakness present.

3/25 1845

Nursing Note: Received notification from MRI tech reporting indication of left-brain ischemic stroke. MD notified. Code stroke started.

4/1 1100

Nursing Note: Client tolerating cardiac diet with thickened liquids. Using communication board effectively. Right-sided visual field obstruction causes difficulty with ambulation. Received prescription to discharge to TCU (transitional care unit).

4/1 1130

Client Education:

  • Client progress and prognosis.

  • Expectations for transitional care unit.

  • Feeding with thickened fluids.

  • Home safety.

  • Accommodations for right-sided deficits.

  • Communication and accommodations.

  • Early intervention related to potential complications.

Name: Josephine Argent

Age: 65 years

Provider: R. Walter MD

Allergies: NKA

Code Status: Full Code

Admit Wt: 130 lbs (59.1 kg)

BMI: 23