Lucy is a resident in the nursing home where you work. She is a 82 years...

  

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Lucy is a resident in the nursing home where you work. She is a 82 years old lady who suffered a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) three years ago. She wears partial dentures. Lucy has the following symptoms: - Weakness on the right side (hemiparesis) - Impaired gag reflex - Imbalance (ataxia) - Difficulty in understanding or expressing language (aphasia) - Slurred speech (dysarthria) - Dry mouth 15. Describe three (3) techniques including positioning Lucy and yourself properly and comfortably to suit Lucy's situations and needs for oral health care. Lucy is a resident in the nursing home where you work. She is a 82 years old lady who suffered a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) three years ago. She wears partial dentures. Lucy has the following symptoms: - Weakness on the right side (hemiparesis) - Impaired gag reflex - Imbalance (ataxia) - Difficulty in understanding or expressing language (aphasia) - Slurred speech (dysarthria) - Dry mouth 15. Describe three (3) techniques including positioning Lucy and yourself properly and comfortably to suit Lucy's situations and needs for oral health care.

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