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A Patient Has Recently Suffered a Stroke with Left-Sided Weakness

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A patient has recently suffered a stroke with left-sided weakness and has problems with choking,especially when drinking thin liquids.What nursing interventions would be most helpful in assisting this patient to swallow safely?


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Sense Organs

Specialized structures in the body that respond to external stimuli and send signals to the brain, including eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.

Spinal Cord

A major part of the central nervous system, the spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column.

Hallucinogen

Hallucinogen is a substance that induces alterations in perception, thinking, and emotions, leading to experiences that differ from objective reality.

LSD

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