A Nurse Is Working with Many Stroke Clients

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with many stroke clients.Which clients would the nurse consider referring to a mental health provider on discharge? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Client who exhibits extreme emotional lability
• B) Client with an initial National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale score of 38
• C) Client with mild forgetfulness and a slight limp
• D) Client who has a past hospitalization for a suicide attempt
• E) Client who is unable to walk or eat 3 weeks post-stroke

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