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mrsjacobs44

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A patient has left-sided weakness because of a recent stroke. Which type of special needs assessment would be most important to perform?
 
  a. Family
  b. Functional
  c. Community
  d. Psychosocial

Question 2

The nurse is interviewing a patient who has a recent onset of migraine headaches. The patient is very anxious and cannot seem to focus on what the nurse is saying.
 
  Which of the following would be best for the nurse to say to begin gathering data about the headaches?
  a. When did your migraines begin?
  b. Tell me about your family history of migraines.
  c. What are the types of things that trigger your headaches?
  d. Describe what your headaches feel like.



Cnarkel

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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