A Patient Is Admitted to the Critical Care Unit After

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the critical care unit after a stroke.The patient has an altered level of consciousness and garbled speech.A computed tomography scan is performed to determine the cause of the stroke,and a lumbar puncture is performed for analysis of CSF.Because the patient's speech is garbled,the nurse documents the occurrence of which type of aphasia?

• A) Fluent
• B) Receptive
• C) Expressive
• D) Global

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Definitions:

Coalition Building

The process of bringing together diverse groups or organizations to form an alliance aimed at achieving common goals.

Policy Making

The process by which governments and other institutions decide upon and implement rules, laws, and guidelines.

Adversarial Approach

A strategy or method that involves opposition or conflict, often seen in legal systems where two parties argue against each other.

Amicable Relations

Friendly and peaceful interactions or connections between individuals or groups.