Case Study CF Is a 65 Yo M Admitted with Ischemic CVA.Pt

question 28

Multiple Choice

Case Study
CF is a 65 yo M admitted with ischemic CVA.Pt is aphasic c R sided weakness and the risk of dysphagia is obvious at admission.Pt is NPO.
HT: 5'10"      WT: 223#
Na: 137    Cl: 101       BUN: 21
Chol: 223
Glucose: 179
K: 3.7         CO₂: 26         Cr: 0.8
-On day 9, your patient is doing much better, hemiparesis has resolved, and anticoagulation is underway He is to be discharged in a few days What would be your next intervention?

• A)consult speech therapist for upgrade in diet
• B)consult social worker to assess living situation
• C)screen for depression due to hospitalization
• D)weight reduction

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