The Nurse Is Caring for an 80-Year-Old Client Who Presented

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client who presented to the emergency department in a coma.Which question does the nurse ask the client's family to help determine whether the coma is related to a brain attack?

• A) "How many hours does your mother usually sleep at night?"
• B) "Did your mother complain recently of weakness in her lower extremities?"
• C) "Is any history of seizures known among your mother's immediate family?"
• D) "Does your mother drink any alcohol or take any medications?"

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