The nurse is planning care for a client admitted with a stroke.Which intervention would support the client's sensorimotor needs?
A) Encourage use of non-affected arm to feed self, bathe, and dress.
B) Speak in normal conversational pattern and tones.
C) Provide complete care.
D) Talk loudly and distinctly.

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A) To address the client's alteration in sensory and motor statuses, the nurse should encourage the client to use the non-affected arm to feed self, bathe, and dress. The nurse should not provide all care for the client. The nurse should not talk loudly to the client but should articulate slower and face the client when speaking. Speaking in normal conversational patterns and tones may not be adequate when communicating with the client.
B) To address the client's alteration in sensory and motor statuses, the nurse should encourage the client to use the non-affected arm to feed self, bathe, and dress. The nurse should not provide all care for the client. The nurse should not talk loudly to the client but should articulate slower and face the client when speaking. Speaking in normal conversational patterns and tones may not be adequate when communicating with the client.
C) To address the client's alteration in sensory and motor statuses, the nurse should encourage the client to use the non-affected arm to feed self, bathe, and dress. The nurse should not provide all care for the client. The nurse should not talk loudly to the client but should articulate slower and face the client when speaking. Speaking in normal conversational patterns and tones may not be adequate when communicating with the client.
D) To address the client's alteration in sensory and motor statuses, the nurse should encourage the client to use the non-affected arm to feed self, bathe, and dress. The nurse should not provide all care for the client. The nurse should not talk loudly to the client but should articulate slower and face the client when speaking. Speaking in normal conversational patterns and tones may not be adequate when communicating with the client.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client Admitted with a Stroke.Which