[Answered]: Assessment Vital Signs Client is 5 days post…

Assessment Vital Signs Client is 5 days post experiencing an ischemic stroke. Has right-sided weakness with difficulty walking and hand strength. When eating the client experiences pocketing of food and voice changes. During conversation, the client’s speech is slow and weak. Lung sounds diminished in bases. Bowel sounds active in all 4 quadrants. Last bowel movement this AM. The client is preparing to be discharged to a private residence with a caregiver to assist with activities of daily living. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the discharge education? Select the 3 statements that the nurse should include in the teaching. “Use a straw when drinking thin liquids.” “Use adaptive utensils if needed to maintain independence.” “Place food on the affected side when eating.” “Tuck chin to chest when swallowing:” “Sit in an upright position for meals.” “Offer bites of food quickly to increase intake.”