Rick Andrew, a 45-year-old male client who had a cerebral vascular accident 1 week ago, is admitted to the rehab unit. The neurological deficits include the following: right arm paralysis, right leg weakness, right-sided homonymous hemianopsia, dysphagia, and expressive aphasia. The RN needs to manage the nursing care for the client’s neurological deficits. What nursing management does the client need? Explain how to prevent shoulder subluxation from occurring.

Rick Andrew, a 45-year-old male client who had a cerebral vascular accident 1 week ago, is admitted to the rehab unit. The neurological deficits include the following: right arm paralysis, right leg weakness, right-sided homonymous hemianopsia, dysphagia, and expressive aphasia. The RN needs to manage the nursing care for the client’s neurological deficits. What nursing management does the client need? Explain how to prevent shoulder subluxation from occurring.

Essentials Health Info Management Principles/Practices

4th Edition

ISBN:9780357191651

Author:Bowie

Publisher:Bowie

Chapter10: Introduction To Coding And Reimbursement

Section10.1: Clinical Classification Systems

Problem 4E

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