... hearing aids (Rutherford, 2001). But hearing loss reduces quality of life, limits the ability to communicate or to drive or operate equipment safely, and can lead to social isolation and depression. Medical scientists are continually improving the quality of sound from hearing aids and cochlear implants. Taste and Smell Taste buds, which detect salty, sweet, sour, and bitter tastes, ... dysfunction can also result from drugs, medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and cancer, as well as from social habits, including smoking alcohol consumption, and lack of exerci...

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... be inserted through the nose or into the stomach. Bowel and bladder dysfunction are common problem after a stroke and can lead to skin breakdown, urinary tract infection, decrease self -esteem , depression and interfere with progression of rehabilitation(Carey 2012). Nurse can use bladder scan to check whether catheterisation is necessary. Constipation which is often associated with post stroke can be addressed ... -care personal hygiene in order to promote independency which subsequently correlate positively to mobility and moral boosting. Being on the frontline ,nurse is in position to...

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