The Patient in the Rehabilitation Phase After a CVA Accidentally

question 17

Multiple Choice

The patient in the rehabilitation phase after a CVA accidentally knocks the adapted plate from the table and bursts into tears after failing to feed himself.The nurse's best response would be:

• A) "Don't cry. You'll be mastering eating in no time."
• B) "I don't believe crying will help. Let's try drinking from a special cup."
• C) "Bless your heart! Let me get a new meal and feed you."
• D) "Learning new skills is hard. Let's see what may have caused the trouble."

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