A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who had a stroke 1 week ago. The client is experiencing left-sided weakness, difficulty swallowing, drooping of the mouth, inarticulate speech, and memory loss. Which of the following referrals is the priority for the nurse to make
a. Speech therapy for difficulty swallowing and inarticulate speech
b. Physical therapy for left-sided weakness
c. Occupational therapy for drooping of the mouth
d. Neurology for memory loss