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Case Study Chapter 41 Critical Care of Patients With Neurologic Emergencies: Care of Critically Ill Patients with Neurologic Problems Mr. James is 62-year-old African-American male with a past medical history of gout, type II diabetes mellitus, and high cholesterol. His father passed away at the age of 60 from a myocardial infarction; his mother is alive and healthy. When he was 59, he underwent surgery for a left knee replacement. Since he turned 60, Mr. James has taken an active role in improving his health. He follows a low-fat diet, and enjoys a daily walk with his wife of 30 years. His average resting pulse rate is 70, and his blood pressure averages 140/90. Question 1 What nonmodifiable risk factors does Mr. James have for developing stroke? Question 2 What modifiable risk factors does Mr. James have for developing stroke? Question 3 What patient teaching should the nurse provide that would help Mr. James decrease his risk for stroke? Question 4 Mr. James presents to the emergency department with signs of having a stroke. What interprofessional health care team members are involved in his care within the first ten minutes?