A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Recently Had

A nurse is caring for a patient who recently had a stroke and is going to be discharged at the end of the week. The nurse notices that the patient is having difficulty with communication and becomes tearful at times. Which intervention will the nurse include in the patient's plan of care?

A) Teach the patient about special assistive devices.
B) Make the patient talk as much as possible.
C) Obtain an order for antidepressant medications.
D) Place a consult for a home health nurse.

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