After a Stroke,a Client Has Ataxia

question 39

Multiple Choice

After a stroke,a client has ataxia.What intervention is most appropriate to include on the client's plan of care?

• A) Ambulate only with a gait belt.
• B) Encourage double swallowing.
• C) Monitor lung sounds after eating.
• D) Perform post-void residuals.

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Definitions:

Index of Suspicion

The level of awareness or anticipation healthcare providers have regarding the potential presence of a specific disease or condition in a patient.

Child Abuse

Any action by another person – adult or child – that causes significant harm to a child, including physical, sexual, emotional harm, or neglect.

Bite Marks

Evidence of being bitten, often identifiable on the skin and can be used forensically to identify attackers in certain cases.

Abusive Behavior

Actions that intentionally cause physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual harm to another person.