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.

Understand the significance of the shape of long-run average cost curves.

Apply knowledge of costs to assess optimal input purchase decisions.

Understand the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy within the context of psychological disorders.

Recognize the variability and challenges in treatment effectiveness for psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Trochlear

Refers to the fourth cranial nerve or its associated muscle, involved in eye movement.

Autonomic Reflex

A bodily reflex mediated by the autonomic nervous system that regulates the function of internal organs, such as heart rate and digestion, without conscious effort.

Pupillary Light

The reflex change in pupil size in response to changes in light intensity, which is vital for protecting the retina and adapting vision to varying light conditions.

Trigeminal

Pertaining to the fifth cranial nerve, which is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.