In Order to Assess a Patient's Receptive Speech,what Should the Nurse

question 6

Multiple Choice

In order to assess a patient's receptive speech,what should the nurse do?

• A) Ask the patient where she is right now.
• B) Show the patient three items,and ask the patient to name them.
• C) Instruct the patient to close the eyes,ask if a stone sinks in water,and get her to point to the ceiling.
• D) Ask the patient the time of day,what month,and what year it is.

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