A Patient with a Left-Brain Stroke Suddenly Bursts into Tears

Multiple Choice

A patient with a left-brain stroke suddenly bursts into tears when family members visit. The nurse should

A) use a calm voice to ask the patient to stop the crying behavior.
B) explain to the family that depression is normal following a stroke.
C) have the family members leave the patient alone for a few minutes.
D) teach the family that emotional outbursts are common after strokes.