Priority Nursing Interventions Caring for the Stroke Patient

Nearly 20% of all patients with ischemic stroke will require care in an intensive care unit (ICU), particularly those who have received intravenous alteplase or endovascular therapy. Prioritizing nursing intervention and intensive care monitoring can improve patient outcomes and reduce disability. A collaborative interdisciplinary team approach best facilitates the ICU care of an acute stroke patient.

Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - December 18, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah Beth Thomas, Mary P. Amatangelo Source Type: research