The patient who suffered a CVA has developed agnosia. Which intervention by the nurse is most helpful?
a. Telling the patient "This is a spoon. You are to eat with it."
b. Moving the patient's hand with a tooth-brush in repetitive motion to brush teeth
c. Telling the patient "The table edge is right in front of you."
d. Providing an adaptive fork to enhance self-feeding
A
Identifying objects and their intended use is helpful to people with agnosia who can no longer recognize items. The other options are helpful to people with apraxia, hemianopsia, and altered coordination, respectively.
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