A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Recently Had

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who recently had a stroke and is going to be discharged at the end of the week.The nurse notices that the patient is having difficulty with attempting to eat his meal and is becoming tearful.The nurse includes which intervention in the patient's plan of care?

• A) Teach the patient about special devices used to assist patients with eating meals.
• B) Order the patient food that does not require utensils.
• C) Place a consult for a home health nurse.
• D) Obtain an order for antidepressant medications.

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