A Patient Who Has Had a Stroke Has a New

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had a stroke has a new order to attempt oral feedings. The nurse should assess the gag reflex and then

• A) offer the patient a sip of juice.
• B) order a varied pureed diet.
• C) assess the patient's appetite.
• D) assist the patient into a chair.

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Definitions:

Secured Loan

A loan backed by collateral, providing the lender a right to claim the asset if the borrower defaults on the loan.

Priority

The order in which rights, obligations, or claims are ranked or considered, often in a legal context.

Default

Failure to fulfill a duty or obligation, typically in the context of financial agreements such as failing to make loan payments.

Obtaining Control

The act of gaining the power or authority to manage or direct something or someone.