During the early recovery from a cerebrovascular accident (C…
During the early recovery from a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), a patient is given nothing by mouth. To determine when the patient is ready for a liquid diet, the nurse assesses the client’s swallowing ability each shift. This assessment evaluates which cranial nerves (CN):
Read DetailsA patient with Guillain-Barre sydrome experiences ascending…
A patient with Guillain-Barre sydrome experiences ascending paralysis and must be assisted with mechanical ventilation. Which nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care to help the patient cope with this illness?
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