A Patient with a Left-Brain Stroke Suddenly Bursts into Tears

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient with a left-brain stroke suddenly bursts into tears when family members visit. The nurse should

• A)use a calm voice to ask the patient to stop the crying behavior.
• B)explain to the family that depression is normal following a stroke.
• C)have the family members leave the patient alone for a few minutes.
• D)teach the family that emotional outbursts are common after strokes.

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