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nramada

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on: Jul 22, 2018
In providing care to the client with dysphasia, which of these actions should the nurse take?
 
  a. Continue to provide explanations before doing anything.
  b. Encourage a family member to stay with the client as often as possible.
  c. Plan care around rehabilitation activities to improve speech.
  d. Speak only when absolutely necessary, to avoid confusion for the client.

Question 2

Which of these terms describes a dysfunction of the muscles used for speech?
 
  a. aphasia c. dysarthria
  b. arthria d. dysphasia


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whitcassie

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The client with dysphasia has difficulty putting thoughts and feelings into words but usually is still able to receive and interpret messages. Nurses should continue to provide explanations before doing anything.

Answer to Question 2

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Dysarthria is a dysfunction of the muscles used for speech.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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