Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a recent stroke and is paralyzed on his left side.He has no respiratory or cardiac issues,but he cannot walk.He becomes extremely frustrated when he cannot button his shirt and cannot feed himself because he was left-handed.He has shown no signs of dysphagia,but he has been eating very little and has lost 2 lbs.He asks the nurse,"How can I go home like this? I'm not getting better.I can't ask my wife to take care of me like a baby." Of the following list of health care team members,which member would the nurse need to consult?
A) Physical therapy
B) Occupational therapy
C) Respiratory therapy
D) Cardiac rehabilitation
E) Psychology services
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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