A client recovering from a major stroke, is struggling to adjust to living with the permanent disabilities and problems related to speech and mobility. The nurse is making a home visit and assesses the client closely for an increased risk for which of the following?

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Depressive disorder is a frequent complication of ischemic stroke. It is more likely to develop in stroke clients if they have altered speech or aphasia, severe hemiparesis, or both. Bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder are not closely linked to ischemic stroke.

A Client Recovering from a Major Stroke, Is Struggling to Adjust