Patient ability to participate in decision-making about care

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An 86-year-old woman lived by herself at home until she suffered a significant stroke that left her without the ability to walk. She has intermittent periods of confusion but is overall cooperative and pleasant. She has only limited verbal skills but does seem to understand some communication. She requires assistance with feeding and taking oral medications. Her family lives in the area and visits at least once per.

Describe how you would determine the patient's ability to participate in decision-making about their care.

What questions would you ask to determine how the client wants to be engaged in their care?

What strategies would you use if the client cannot participate in their care?

Provide a rationale for your answers based on the assigned readings.

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