An adult admitted to the hospital after a stroke does not respond to verbal stimuli. What should the nurse do next to try to provoke a response?

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Gently shaking the patient's shoulder is a less invasive and safer initial approach to try to provoke a response in a patient who does not respond to verbal stimuli, especially after a stroke. This method is less likely to cause pain or discomfort compared to the other options.

An Adult Admitted to the Hospital After a Stroke Does