A 72-year-old woman is being treated on a medical unit 1 week after experiencing an ischemic stroke. The effects of the woman's stroke include slurred, partially intelligible speech.
However, the patient's comprehension of spoken language remains intact. The nurse should expect to read documentation in the patient's chart of:
A) Dysarthria
B) Aphasia
C) Dysphasia
D) Apraxia
Question 2
A community health nurse is conducting a workshop for unlicensed care providers who work in a chain of long-term care facilities. The nurse is teaching the participants about the signs and symptoms of stroke.
What signs and symptoms should the nurse identify? Select all that apply.
A) Epistaxis (nosebleed)
B) Confusion
C) Sudden numbness
D) Sudden ear pain
E) Visual disturbances
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