You are caring for a patient whom you suspect has had a stroke. She is having difficulty forming words resulting in slurred speech making it difficult for you to understand her. Which of the following would describe the condition of her speech?
A) Dysarthria
B) Ataxia
C) Dysphagia
D) Hypophasia
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10.
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The three tiny bones called ear ossicles are the malleus, _______________, and stapes.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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An employee who reports equally to managers in different departments is consistent with the unity of command principle as long as the two managers are in agreement.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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