When documenting the time of onset of stroke symptoms, what is the nurse's best action?
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Correct answer: Record the exact time the client was last seen at baseline (normal)
Recording the “last known well” time (when the client was at baseline) is essential for determining eligibility for thrombolytic therapy in an Ischemic stroke.
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