The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Had a Stroke

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke affecting the right hemisphere of the brain. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is appropriate based on knowledge of the effects of right brain damage?

• A)Impaired physical mobility related to decrease in muscle control (right hemiplegia).
• B)Risk for injury as evidenced by alteration in cognitive functioning
• C)Impaired verbal communication related to environmental barrier (impaired speech)
• D)Ineffective coping related to insufficient sense of control (depression and distress about disability).

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Definitions:

Homebound Status

A condition where an individual is unable to leave their home without considerable difficulty due to illness or injury, affecting their access to medical care.

Skilled Care

A type of healthcare delivered by professionals with specialized training and expertise, often in a nursing or rehabilitation setting.

Community Health System

An organized effort to maintain, protect, and improve the health of people in a community through education, policy making, and services delivery.

Health Outcomes

The results or impacts of healthcare interventions on an individual's health status, including changes in health condition, behavior, or knowledge.