Lower right sided extremities weakened

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You are consulted to visit a 72 year old male client who had a stroke last year which left both his upper and lower right sided extremities weakened. He is obese and has a history of smoking for 57 years. His history also includes being diagnosed with type 2 diabetic, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, polycythemia, and atrial fibrillation. His father died of an MI at age 53. Both of his parents had type 2 diabetes. His mother dies of cancer. His paternal grandfather had 2 strokes, 0neyear apart, dying two weeks after the second stroke.

Your patient's wife tells you "My husband's grandfather had a stroke and could not talk, but he could talk. My husband cannot walk but can talk. I do not understand Why?" The APN would address this issue in what manner? What information is shared?

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