Mr. Santos is admitted to the hospital with complaints of left-sided weakness and difficulty speaking. Which of the following assessments contains the data that best represent a nursing assessment?     The patient is unable to communicate basic needs and cannot perform hygiene measures with left hand. The patient is unable to communicate basic needs and cannot perform hygiene measures with left hand. Left-sided weakness and speech deficit indicate probable stroke. Left-sided weakness and speech deficit indicate probable stroke. Brain scan shows evidence of a clot in the middle cerebral artery. Brain scan shows evidence of a clot in the middle cerebral artery. Neurological examination reveals partial paralysis and aphasic speech.

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Mr. Santos is admitted to the hospital with complaints of left-sided weakness and difficulty speaking. Which of the following assessments contains the data that best represent a nursing assessment?
 
 
  • The patient is unable to communicate basic needs and cannot perform hygiene measures with left hand.
    The patient is unable to communicate basic needs and cannot perform hygiene measures with left hand.
  • Left-sided weakness and speech deficit indicate probable stroke.
    Left-sided weakness and speech deficit indicate probable stroke.
  • Brain scan shows evidence of a clot in the middle cerebral artery.
    Brain scan shows evidence of a clot in the middle cerebral artery.
  • Neurological examination reveals partial paralysis and aphasic speech.
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