Question

A nurse on a medical surgical unit is assessing a client who has had a stroke. For which of the following findings should the nurse initiate a referral for occupational therapy? A. Difficulty performing ADLs B. Inability to swallow clear liquids C. Elevated blood glucose levels D. Unsteady gait when ambulatin

Answer 1

For the client who has had a stroke, the nurse should initiate a referral for occupational therapy if the client exhibits difficulty performing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).