Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who is experiencing facial droop and slurred speech orally. The physician ordered aspirin to be given orally. What should the nurse do?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Evaluating the patient's ability to swallow is critical due to potential dysphagia indicated by facial droop and slurred speech, which could lead to aspiration if medications are given orally without assessment.