A Patient Who Has Had a Stroke Is Unable to Speak

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had a stroke is unable to speak clearly and has right sided hemiplegia. The nurse will design the approach to the assessment interview by:

• A) asking questions and explaining procedures to the patient's daughter.
• B) speaking slowly and giving the patient time to respond.
• C) telling the patient he will get all necessary information from the daughter.
• D) prompting the answers and finishing the sentences for the patient.

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