Case Study CF Is a 65 Yo M Admitted with Ischemic CVA.Pt

Case Study
CF is a 65 yo M admitted with ischemic CVA.Pt is aphasic c R sided weakness and the risk of dysphagia is obvious at admission.Pt is NPO.
HT: 5'10"      WT: 223#
Na: 137    Cl: 101       BUN: 21
Chol: 223
Glucose: 179
K: 3.7         CO₂: 26         Cr: 0.8
-On day 9, your patient is doing much better, hemiparesis has resolved, and anticoagulation is underway He is to be discharged in a few days What would be your next intervention?

A) consult speech therapist for upgrade in diet
B) consult social worker to assess living situation
C) screen for depression due to hospitalization
D) weight reduction

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