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karlynnae

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The nurse reassures the family of a stroke victim that some of the neurological involvement associated with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) may disappear within:
 
  a. 2 to 3 weeks.
  b. 1 to 2 months.
  c. 3 to 6 months.
  d. 6 to 9 months.

Question 2

The nurse discovers during the intake assessment of a 5-year-old child that he lives with his biological parents and siblings. The nurse categorizes this family type as a(n):
 
  a. extended family.
  b. blended family.
  c. social family.
  d. nuclear family.



bassamabas

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Answer to Question 1

C
Some of the initial neurological deficits of a CVA may disappear in 3 to 6 months.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nuclear family is considered the traditional family pattern.



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