When preparing to discharge a stroke patient home with his or her family, it is important to tell the family what?
A) The patient may be less interested in events than expected.
B) The patient may experience episodes of euphoria.
C) Patient should nap morning and afternoon.
D) Patient needs to eat six small meals daily.
Ans: A
Feedback: The family is advised that the patient may tire easily, may become irritable and upset
by small events, and may be less interested in events than expected. Stroke patients do not usually experience periods of euphoria because of their stroke; they should only nap if they feel the need to; they do not need to eat six small meals daily.
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