The nurse is caring for a patient who suffered a stroke on the right side of the brain. The nurse is careful to implement what safety measures? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Make sure to put a picture board in the room to communicate with the patient."
B) "Place the call light on the patient's left side."
C) "Leave on a light in the bathroom at night for good visibility."
D) "Place the call light on the patient's right side."
E) "Make sure there are no trip hazards in the patient's room."

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If the damage is on the right side of the brain, there is loss of sensation and motor function in the extremities on the left side of the body and visual-spatial problems occur. Therefore placing the call light on the side where the patient is likely to be strong is important. The patient will not necessarily have communication problems but might have visual problems, so the bathroom light is helpful. If the damage is on the left side of the brain, there is loss of sensation and motor function in the extremities on the right side of the body and problems with speech occur.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Suffered a Stroke