After a cerebrovascular accident, a patient has been diagnosed with anosognosia. What action by the healthcare professional would be most helpful?
a. Provide a white board for the patient to write on.
b. Ensure the patient has a safe environment.
c. Provide physical therapy for strengthening exercises.
d. Practice naming colors using flash cards.
Answer: b. Ensure the patient has a safe environment.
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A) Encouraging the patient's dependence on caregivers B) Fostering the patient's ability to make choices C) Teaching the patient about nurses' roles in the health care system D) Assessing the patient's adherence to treatment
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A) Ineffective Health Maintenance B) Depression C) Anxiety D) Ineffective Coping
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a. acetylcholine. b. melanin. c. melatonin. d. serotonin.
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a. milk b. spinach c. salmon d. grapefruit