HTN-stroke Teaching 323
Instructed patient about symptoms of stroke: weakness or numbness on one side of the face or body, including a leg or an arm. Sudden trouble seeing with one or both eyes. Double vision. Trouble talking, such as slurred speech. Problems understanding or using words. Severe headache. Dizziness or loss of balance. Any of these symptoms can come and go without warning.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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