A Patient Is Recovering from a Stroke

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from a stroke. The family reports to the nurse that the patient alternates between periods of crying for no given reason to periods of laughing inappropriately. Which condition does the nurse suspect the patient is exhibiting?

• A)Pseudobulbar effect
• B)Psychotic events
• C)Bipolar disorder
• D)Mood swings

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