Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 758 of 2368
A client with atrial fibrillation asks when to seek urgent medical care. Which statement by the client shows that the teaching was effective?
- I will call if I notice slurred speech or facial drooping
- I will call only if my heartbeat feels irregular
- I will call if I have a mild headache after exercise
- I will call if I notice my pulse varies from day to day
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Correct answer: I will call if I notice slurred speech or facial drooping
Clients with atrial fibrillation are at risk of stroke. Slurred speech, facial drooping, and one-sided weakness are stroke symptoms that need care.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Interpret Basic ECG: Atrial Rhythms. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026