You are caring for a patient whom you suspect has had a stroke. She is having difficulty forming words resulting in slurred speech making it difficult for you to understand her. Which of the following would describe the condition of her speech?
A) Dysarthria
B) Ataxia
C) Dysphagia
D) Hypophasia
Question 2
A common cause of poor listening in any communication but particularly in patient assessment is:
A) paying attention to what the patient is telling you.
B) asking the same question in a different way.
C) focusing on what you want to say next.
D) repeating back what the patient has told you.
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