The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Had

question 39

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a recent stroke and is paralyzed on his left side.He has no respiratory or cardiac issues,but he cannot walk.He becomes extremely frustrated when he cannot button his shirt and cannot feed himself because he was left-handed.He has shown no signs of dysphagia,but he has been eating very little and has lost 2 lbs.He asks the nurse,"How can I go home like this? I'm not getting better.I can't ask my wife to take care of me like a baby." Of the following list of health care team members,which member would the nurse need to consult?

• A) Physical therapy
• B) Occupational therapy
• C) Respiratory therapy
• D) Cardiac rehabilitation
• E) Psychology services

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Understand the systematic nature of rape during armed conflicts and its recognition as an international crime.

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Understand the role of intersectionality in domestic violence, particularly how various factors contribute to its understanding.

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Definitions:

Selye's GAS

General Adaptation Syndrome, a theory introduced by Hans Selye, describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.

Historical Racism

Discriminatory practices and beliefs rooted in history that have systematically oppressed individuals or groups based on race.

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A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, often leading to health problems.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase response pattern to stress identified by Hans Selye, including alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages.