A 92-year-old patient has had a stroke. The right side of his face is drooping. The nurse might also suspect which of these assessment findings?

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Dysphagia is difficulty with swallowing and may occur with a variety of disorders, including stroke and other neurologic diseases. Rhinorrhea is a runny nose, epistaxis is a bloody nose, and xerostomia is a dry mouth. Rhinorrhea is a runny nose, epistaxis is a bloody nose, and xerostomia is a dry mouth; none of which are expected findings in a patient who had a stroke with drooping on the right side of the face. Dysphagia is difficulty with swallowing and may occur with a variety of disorders, including stroke and other neurologic diseases.

A 92-Year-Old Patient Has Had a Stroke