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As an emergency nurse, you are expected to recognize the symptoms of a stroke and properly intervene in the patient's care and treatment, including planning for possible deterioration in the patient's condition, says Mary Ann Shea, JD, RN, a St. Louis-based nurse attorney and former ED nurse.

Mistakes in your stroke care can lead to lawsuits