The Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of Stroke

question 1

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with a diagnosis of stroke.The nurse attempts to feed the patient,but the patient coughs and gags when food is placed in his mouth.What should the nurse do to assist this patient?

• A)Feed the patient more slowly.
• B)Feed the patient more quickly.
• C)Contact the speech pathology department.
• D)Ignore the cough and try again later.

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Definitions:

Brain Stem

The posterior part of the brain, adjoined to the spinal cord, that controls basic life functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull that is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance and posture.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher-level executive functions.

Hippocampus

The Hippocampus is a major component of the brain, important in the consolidation of information from short-term to long-term memory and in spatial memory that enables navigation.