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debasdf

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on: Jul 2, 2018
When assessing a patient for a facial droop, you should:
 
  a. palpate the face one side at a time.
  b. gently lift and then let go of the skin over the cheeks.
  c. ask the patient to show you his teeth or to smile.
  d. observe the patient's ability to turn his head to the right and then to the left.

Question 2

When assessing a patient for abnormal speech, you should:
 
  a. ask the patient stick his tongue straight out.
  b. ask the patient to repeat a common phrase.
  c. see if one side of the patient's mouth is drooping.
  d. write questions on note cards for the patient to read.


mbcrismon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thank you


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