A patient with a left-brain stroke suddenly bursts into tears when family members visit. The nurse should

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Patients who have left-sided brain stroke are prone to emotional outbursts that are not necessarily related to the emotional state of the patient. Depression after a stroke is common,but the suddenness of the patient's outburst suggests that depression is not the major cause of the behavior. The family should stay with the patient. The crying is not within the patient's control,and asking the patient to stop will lead to embarrassment.

A Patient with a Left-Brain Stroke Suddenly Bursts into Tears