Following an infection with rhinovirus, the patient reports initial improvement followed by significant congestion and upper teeth pain. The nurse anticipates which diagnosis?

The patient’s wife tells the nurse, “Even though he had atrial fibrillation, he seemed fine. Why did he have a stroke?” Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

Following a motor vehicle accident, the patient is brought via ambulance to the emergency department (ED). The patient is unconscious during the mental status exam. The nurse attempts to arouse the patient by calling her name, but the patient does not respond. Following a firm sternal rub, the patient’s flexes the arms into the chest and moans. The nurse documents the patient’s Glasgow Coma Scale score as which number? Enter your response using a whole number.