The nurse in a rehabilitation center is caring for a patient who has new-onset stroke with right-side hemiparesis.Which intervention should the nurse implement when caring for this patient?

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Right-side hemiparesis involves a left-side brain injury.The left side of the brain controls speaking and language.By giving the patient a dry erase board,he or she can communicate easier initially after the stroke.People who have this type of hemiparesis experience difficulty talking.
With only one side affected; the nurse should be able to transfer the patient alone.Patients with left-side hemiparesis have with short term memory,often repetition must be incorporated into patient care.The raising of all four side rails up would be considered a restraint.

The Nurse in a Rehabilitation Center Is Caring for a Patient