Asked by Michael Whisenhunt on Jul 04, 2024

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​Slurring,stutter,loss of voice,impediment

A) ​appearance
B) ​awareness
C) ​gait
D) ​speech
E) ​hearing
F) ​breath

Slurring

The act of speaking where words are not articulated clearly, often a symptom of neurological disorders, intoxication, or fatigue.

Stutter

A speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and interruptions in the flow of speech.

Loss Of Voice

The temporary or permanent inability to speak normally due to factors such as strain, infection, or injury to the vocal cords.

  • Recognize the importance and methods of assessing patient response to sound and speech during a physical examination.
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Rikianne PattersonJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The provider is assessing "speech" when observing for slurring, stutter, loss of voice, or impediment.