create a patient case scenario/story. The story should be at least 3 paragraphs long. In the scenario, you can explain the patient’s history, their HPI related to presenting stroke symptoms, their hospital course, family interactions, challenges with recovery, etc. It is an opportunity to be creative. You can also add any additional information that you think would make the scenario more informative. In the story, you must utilize any 20 words below. For each word utilized, please highlight it in yellow. The intent of this assignment is to work your way through a client’s scenario experiencing a CVA(whichever type you choose) from the acute onset, presenting symptoms, diagnostics, treatment, and recovery. Make sure you have a full understanding of the type of stroke you choose for the client to experience, from the beginning to the end.
Ischemic CVA Hemorrhagic CVA
atherosclerosis Carotid endarterectomy
Decreased perfusion Cerebral aneurysm
A Fib anticoagulants
Subarachnoid hemorrhage diabetes
hypertension weakness
aphasia Cerebral blood flow
ataxia confusion
Aortic dissection Tenecteplase (TNK)
CT scan Head trauma
dysphagia apraxia
MRI headache
Antiplatelets agnosia
hemiparesis Nimodipine
Active Bleeding Decadron
craniotomy Homonymous hemianopsia
Occupational therapy NPO
Speech therapist Plavix
Assistive devices Dilantin
Blood products Fluid resuscitation
Swallow evaluation Physical therapy
Intracranial pressure Cerebral oxygenation
TIA Cocaine use
tPa neurosurgery