The nurse is caring for a patient who has suffered a stroke and ...

[colton]

The nurse is caring for a patient who has suffered a stroke and is unable to speak. This condition is documented by the nurse as
 
  a. poor affect c. aphasia
  b. adequate judgment d. prosody

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an 18-year-old who has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Which of the following diagnoses might the nurse anticipate during the planning of care for this client?
 
  1. Risk for Compromised Human Dignity
   2. Risk for Acute Confusion
   3. Anxiety
   4. Disturbed Body Image

[taylorsonier]

Answer to Question 1

C
The inability to speak is termed aphasia. There is no evidence to suggest that this patient has a poor affect or adequate judgment. Prosody is a melody of speech that conveys meaning through changes in the tempo, rhythm, and intonation.

Answer to Question 2

3. Anxiety

Rationale:
Any client will likely experience anxiety related to the diagnosis of skin cancer. The client will not likely have compromised human dignity or a risk for acute confusion. Disturbed body image could be an issue if the lesion is large, but not as likely as anxiety.