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A nurse is caring for a client who is on the cardiac step-down unit.
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Stroke
🔵 A stroke is a possible complication of atrial fibrillation, which can cause emboli to form in the atria and travel to the brain.
🔵 The irregular rhythm reduces effective atrial contraction, promoting blood stasis and clot formation.
🔵 In postoperative clients, especially after cardiac surgery, this risk increases, making stroke a high-priority concern.
Cardiac rhythm
🔵 The new onset of atrial fibrillation is a key finding that signals the client’s risk for cerebral embolism.
🔵 Identifying this rhythm early allows the care team to start anticoagulation or rhythm control measures.
🔵 Prompt action based on cardiac rhythm findings is essential for stroke prevention and stabilization.
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