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biggirl4568

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The nurse is caring for a stroke patient who is experiencing homonymous hemianopsia. The patient asks if he is going to have any limitations when discharged from the hospital. The nurse anticipates the patient will be restricted from what activity?
 
  a. Ambulating independently
  b. Cooking on a stove
  c. Reading a book
  d. Driving a vehicle

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the patient's cane for appropriate length. Which observation affirms that an appropriate cane has been selected?
 
  a. The handgrip is at hip level.
  b. The elbow flexes at 45 degrees when weight is placed on the cane.
  c. The cane tip is placed touching outside the good foot.
  d. The rubber tip has been removed when measuring cane length.



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Meganchabluk

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Answer to Question 1

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Homonymous hemianopsia is blindness in part of the visual field of both eyes. Driving a vehicle may be very dangerous for this patient. With proper occupational therapy, the patient should be able to ambulate independently, cook, and read.

Answer to Question 2

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The handgrip should be at hip level to allow for proper flexion of the arm to bear weight. The cane tip should be placed 6 inches from the good foot. The elbow angle should be 30 degrees.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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