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A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke involving the left cerebral hemisphere.
The nurse should monitor for which of the following findings?
✓ ~~~ intellectual impairment
The nurse is caring for a client who has had a stroke involving the right hemisphere.
Which of the following alterations in function should the nurse expect?
✓ ~~~ Inability to recognize his family members
A nurse is teaching about risk factors of developing a stroke with a group of older
adult clients. Which of the following non-modifiable risk factors should the nurse
include in teaching?
✓ ~~~ Race
A nurse is caring for a client who is diabetic and reports a headache, restlessness,
fatigue, and hunger. The nurse should identify that the client is likely experiencing
which of the following conditions?
✓ ~~~ hypoglycemia
A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who has had a stroke about manifestations
of dysphagia. Which of the following statements by the client's partner indicates a
need for further teaching?