The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Had a Stroke

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who had a stroke that caused permanent physical changes.Which developmental task should the nurse recognize that the patient needs to accomplish for a positive outcome?

• A) Adapting to the changes
• B) Accepting that hope is gone
• C) Letting go of favorite hobbies
• D) Accepting that improvement is not possible

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Definitions:

Depolarization

The process during the action potential when a cell's membrane potential becomes less negative, moving towards zero.

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium levels in the body.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone that helps to control the balance of water in the body by reducing the amount of urine made by the kidneys.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, a peptide hormone that helps regulate and balance the amount of water in the body by controlling water reabsorption in the kidneys.