While performing the dysphagia screening for the patient wit…
While performing the dysphagia screening for the patient with stroke, you noticed the patient had no facial weakness or asymmetry. Hence, the next step is to have the patient swallow about 30 mL of water. If the patient coughs, has difficulty swallowing, or has a wet or gurgly voice afterward, keep the patient NPO until evaluated and cleared by a physician or speech and language pathologist.
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A patient hospitalized with pneumonia is disoriented and confused 3 days after admission. Which information would indicate that the patient is experiencing delirium (temporary & reversible disorientation) rather than dementia?
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