A 73-Year-Old Patient Admitted After a Stroke Has Expressive Aphasia

question 14

Multiple Choice

A 73-year-old patient admitted after a stroke has expressive aphasia (inability to express words accurately) . Which pain intensity scale would be most appropriate to use with this patient?

• A)Simple descriptor scale
• B)Numerical rating scale
• C)Wong-Baker FACES rating scale
• D)PAINAD scale

Identify considerations for choosing a contraceptive method based on individual needs and risks.

Understand the concept of sensitive periods during pregnancy and their significance.

Recognize the role and impact of teratogens and fetotoxins on fetal development.

Identify factors influencing the effect of teratogens on pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs that plays a key role in breathing by contracting and expanding the thoracic cavity.

Backflow

The flow of a fluid in a direction opposite to its usual or intended direction, often causing contamination or malfunction in plumbing or in bodily systems.

Valves

Structures present in the heart and veins that maintain unidirectional flow of blood by opening and closing in response to pressure differences.

Venous Valves

Structures within veins that prevent the backward flow of blood, crucial for blood returning to the heart.